Austria
Austria's Alpine capital surrounded by dramatic peaks, blending Habsburg imperial architecture with Olympic-caliber skiing just minutes from the city center.
#40 of 250
74% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 528
Based on NYC = 100 index
Innsbruck is the 40. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 528 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 37% above the median city and adds $ 389 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 430, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 168. It is also pricier than usual for utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
46 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 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 Innsbruck, Austria. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/innsbruck. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,430.41 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Willhaben.at |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,167.97 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Willhaben.at |
| 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 |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 29.68 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 12.29 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| 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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