Austria vs Romania
Austria is about 48% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 80.0 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Austria scores higher (95 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Austria Romania
Price level (US=100) 80.0 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria Romania
Housing & utilities 159 66
Food 126 81
Transport 153 103
Restaurants & hotels 138 81
Health 147 28
Communication 123 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria Romania
Quality-of-life score 95/100 88/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 92% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than Romania?
Austria is more expensive: about 48% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $52,000 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or Romania?
Austria scores higher, 95 vs 88 out of 100.
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