Austria
A tiny, impossibly picturesque Austrian lakeside village framed by mountains, with a salt-mining heritage dating back thousands of years. Often called the world's most beautiful village.
#139 of 250
26% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 048
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Hallstatt is the 139. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 048 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 227% above the median city and adds $ 296 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 376, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 17. It is also pricier than usual for basic grocery basket.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 21% below the median: mcmeal at mcdonalds $ 11, cappuccino $ 4.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
42 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Hallstatt, Austria. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/hallstatt. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 15.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Pork (1kg) | 12.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Beef (1kg) | 13.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 8.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 13.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Butter (200g) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Eggs (12) | 5.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Bread (500g) | 2.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Oats (500g) | 0.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.11 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 375.73 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 16.65 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 33.41 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 49.16 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 3.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 51.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 68.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 173.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 45.81 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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