Austria Cost & living Questions

In Austria, a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around EUR 11 to EUR 25, and a three-course meal for two at a mid-range place is about EUR 50 to EUR 100. Cooking at home, using discount supermarkets and student cafeterias can bring your food costs down.

Many everyday expenses in Austria are higher than in India, based on crowd-sourced cost data. Housing, restaurant meals, groceries, utilities and transport all cost more. Accommodation is likely to create the largest difference in your monthly spending, followed by food, especially imported products.

Study in Austria estimates about EUR 450 to EUR 700 a month for student hall accommodation, while a private 1 bedroom flat in the city centre typically runs EUR 640 to EUR 1,400 and EUR 550 to EUR 1,000 outside it. Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck may cost more.

For eligible students, the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (OGK) student self-insurance premium is EUR 78.84 per month in 2026. OeAD notes that students must meet conditions including residence and enrolment requirements, so verify your own status and cover before arriving.

Germany often has EUR 0 tuition at many public universities, with monthly living costs of about EUR 900 to 1,300. France is around EUR 2,902 to 3,950 a year, Italy EUR 500 to 4,000, Austria EUR 1,450 to 1,600 and Spain EUR 3,000 to 8,000, plus living costs that vary.

Private universities in Austria typically charge international students between EUR 3,000 and EUR 23,000 per year, depending on the programme. They are more expensive than public universities. Universities of Applied Sciences charge tuition of roughly EUR 727 to EUR 7,500, so compare the institution type before you apply.

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during the semester on a Student Residence Permit, with your employer needing an Austrian AMS employment permit. At €11-17 an hour, that works out to roughly €800-1,300 gross a month for a typical 15-20 hour student job.