Austria vs Ireland
Ireland is about 7% pricier than Austria overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 80.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 95 of 100 for both.
Metric Austria Ireland
Price level (US=100) 80.0 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria Ireland
Housing & utilities 159 279
Food 126 140
Transport 153 156
Restaurants & hotels 138 172
Health 147 189
Communication 123 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria Ireland
Quality-of-life score 95/100 96/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 92% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 7% pricier than Austria overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $107,500 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or Ireland?
They score similarly, 95 and 96 out of 100 on our index.
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