We continue to compile a student estimate so that you can calculate how much it costs to study abroad. Today, the country for calculations is Austria. This is a state that enjoys constant demand from those seeking quality education, so the prices are appropriate.
We talked to Ukrainian students studying there and found out that the first and probably the biggest item of expenses is the dormitory. The cost of living in student dormitories in Austria can vary significantly depending on the city, type of dorm and living conditions. On average, prices range from 250 to 600 euros per month. In Vienna, they reach 600 euros, in Graz they fluctuate in the range of 300-500 euros, in Linz – 250-450 euros, in Salzburg – 300-500 euros, etc.
Prices often include various services, such as Internet, utilities, furniture, and therefore vary widely.
One of our visitors rents a room of 12 square meters in a private hostel for 600 euros/month. A one-room apartment in Vienna will cost about the same amount. Why did you choose the hostel? Because of the benefits it provides: stove, microwave oven, toilet, shower room – all this is in the room. On the floor you can use the common kitchen, there are also opportunities for entertainment, which is important for young people. The dormitory offers activities for active students: parties, marathons. There is also a free gym. You can rent a vacuum cleaner, iron, dryer. But there is one condition: if you do not return household appliances on time, you receive a warning (within 2 days), and on the third day you pay a fine.
It costs 3 euros to wash things, and 3 euros to dry them.
Students from Ukraine partly order and partly buy food. Monthly expenses for food in the dining room, so-called Mensa, cost 150-200 euros. It will be even more expensive to feed yourself by preparing food – up to 250 euros.
It is noted that meat is very expensive. A package of minced chicken, where there is not even a kilogram, costs 5 euros. It is cheaper to go to Slovakia (ticket 7 euros, there and back – 14 euros) and stock up on meat for a month.
The Internet is important both for studying and for communication with loved ones. It costs 1 euro for 1 gigabyte. Our students get 15 euros per month. Parents hand over things to them or bring them from Ukraine, as it is much cheaper this way.
Students travel mostly by metro, which costs 2 euros one way. An annual subscription allows you to save a lot, because it costs only 365 euros.
If you want to relax and have fun outside the hostel, you can go to the cinema: a ticket for one session costs 11 euros. Popcorn is bought separately and is very expensive.
To cope with living and self-supporting expenses, most students work. Most often – waiters. The salary of a waiter is in the range of 1200 – 1400 euros/month.
Most often, boys and girls from Ukraine study economics and psychology in Austrian universities. Studying at a bachelor’s degree requires knowledge of the German language, but already mastering a master’s degree gives the opportunity to choose – German or English. Our students say that people in Austria are hospitable and sincere. They will help and give an answer, even if you ask in English. Among the absolute advantages of Austria is a very mild climate and wonderful nature: mountains, forests, lakes and everything is very clean.
