VanBasket Austria

Food Prices in Austria — November 2026

Name: Austria — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

128.4

vs World Average

+28.4%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 8 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources chain price lists · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.89

+7% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

2 sources chain price lists · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$4.83

+40% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

2 sources chain price lists · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$8.52

+45% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

2 sources chain price lists · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$2.58

+14% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source chain price lists · updated 2 Nov 2026

$2.41
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source chain price lists · updated 2 Nov 2026

$0.55
Cheese 1 kg

1 source chain price lists · updated 2 Nov 2026

$12.80
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

1 source chain price lists · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.17

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$62.72

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Heisse Preise (MIT)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

APFEL ROT LOSE

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

2.08 €
Klassischer Bulgur Salat

Wonnemeyer Feinkost · 220g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.29 €
Toskanabrot 360g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.8 €
Sensation Stieleis Classic

Mucci

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

0.49 €
Linsensalat

Wonnemeyer Feinkost · 200g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.29 €
Milchbrötchen

Aldi · 380 g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.85 €
Hummus Natur

WW · 200g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.69 €
Alpenmilchschokolade

Choceur Hofer · 100g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

0.89 €
Noisette

Choceur · 100 g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.25 €
Bananen lose

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.59 €
cremejoghurt stracciatella

Milsani · 180 g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

0.52 €
Milfina Himbeere

Milsani · 180 g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

0.52 €
Thai Curry Style Kartoffelchips

Gourmet · 125g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.79 €
Apfelmus

Sweet Valley · 710g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.59 €
Instantnudeln

Asia Green Garden · 255 g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.45 €
Schoko Donut 55g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

0.39 €
Gouda

Milsani · 250g

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

1.99 €
Kaisersemmel

Hofer, Lustenau 3 Oct

0.23 €
KEFIR mild - natur

Milsani, MILSANİ · 500g

Hofer, Wien 22 Sep

0.85 €
Sweet Chili Sauce

BBQ · 363 g

Hofer, Wien 22 Sep

1.75 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

Prices in retail chains

Official chain price lists — real items from the shelves

Bread Haubis Aktivweckerl

93 g

Billa

1.23 €
Milk Schärdinger Sauermilch 3.5%

500 ml

Billa

1.15 €
Eggs BILLA Freilandeier L

6 stk

Billa

3.04 €
Cheese BILLA Pizzakäse gerieben leicht

250 g

Billa

2.39 €
Chicken Pure Nature Adult Huhn & Kaninchen

85 g

Billa

1.39 €
Rice Facile Kochbeutel-Reis

500 g

Billa

1.89 €
Water BILLA Mineralwasser prickelnd

1000 ml

Billa

0.55 €
Coffee Nescafé Farmers Origins India Espresso Kaffeekapseln

44 g

Billa

4.29 €
Beer Puntigamer 'Das bierige Bier'

500 ml

Billa

0.77 €
Wine Adventuros Nuggets Wildschwein

90 g

Billa

1.99 €
Bread BILLA Pita Brot

400 g

Billa

1.89 €
Milk nöm Kakaomilch

500 ml

Billa

1.35 €
Eggs Carnuntum Wiesen Eier Bio M 6 Stk.

6 stk

Billa

3.51 €
Cheese Ja! Natürlich Ziegenfrischkäse

140 g

Billa

2.66 €
Chicken Argeta Meatless Huhn Pikant

95 g

Billa

1.69 €
Rice Reis-Fit Express Poké Bowl

250 g

Billa

2.19 €
Water BILLA Mineralwasser superprickelnd

1000 ml

Billa

0.55 €
Coffee Eskimo Cremissimo Kaffee Vanille

1000 ml

Billa

4.99 €
Beer Karlovacko Lagerbier

500 ml

Billa

1.34 €
Wine Adventuros Mini Cuts Wildschwein

70 g

Billa

2.79 €
Bread BILLA Bio Mehrkornweckerl

280 g

Billa

2.14 €
Milk Schärdinger Vollmilch länger frisch 3.5%

1000 ml

Billa

1.57 €
Eggs Toni's Freilandeier M

6 stk

Billa

3.51 €
Cheese Schafsgupferl Frischkäse - Die Käsemacher

150 g

Billa

2.99 €
Chicken Vitakraft Liquid Snack mit Huhn 6er

90 g

Billa

2.79 €
Rice Ben's Original Express Curryreis Indien

220 g

Billa

2.69 €
Water Frankenmarkter Mineralwasser prickelnd

1500 ml

Billa

0.75 €
Coffee Starbucks Espresso Roast Entkoffeiniert Kaffee für Nespresso

55 g

Billa

5.49 €
Beer Murauer Preisel & Bier

330 ml

Billa

1.39 €
Wine Omis Schmankerl Geschnetzeltes vom Schwein

350 g

Billa

4.99 €
Bread BILLA Protein Knäckebrot Käse & Pfeffer

200 g

Billa

2.79 €
Milk nöm l.free Halbfettmilch 1.8%

1000 ml

Billa

1.7 €
Eggs Toni's Freilandeier L

6 stk

Billa

3.7 €
Cheese Wojnar Knoblauch-Käse Tramezzini

160 g

Billa

3.39 €
Chicken Purina One Adult Huhn & grüne Bohnen

340 g

Billa

3.79 €
Rice BILLA Basmatireis im Kochbeutel

500 g

Billa

2.85 €
Water Waldquelle Mineralwasser Spritzig

1500 ml

Billa

0.75 €
Coffee Nescafé Dolce Gusto Espresso Ardenza

104 g

Billa

5.99 €
Beer Zwettler Export Lager Bier

500 ml

Billa

1.49 €
Wine BILLA Genusswelt Uhudler Glühwein

750 ml

Billa

7.99 €

Source: Heisse Preise, price lists of 7 November

What this means for vanlife

Food in Austria is 28.4% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $385 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +0.4% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −8.1%
Eggs +6.8%
Chicken +6.6%
Rice and cereals −0.8%
Water +0.5%
Cheese −3.5%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +2.8%
Beer +1.4%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Austria

Austria

128.4

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Ireland 130 +30%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Austria?

Yes, food in Austria is above average. The VanBasket Index is 128.4 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 28.4% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Austria per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Austria you can expect to spend around $385. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 128.4 (world = 100).

How does Austria compare to similar countries?

Austria has a VanBasket Index of 128.4. Similar or nearby countries: Luxembourg, Italy, Qatar.

How often is the food price data for Austria updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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