Cost of living in Austria compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 109% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Shilling1,950) | Shilling705 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Shilling1,249) | Shilling611 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (Shilling780) | Shilling439 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Shilling181) | Shilling119 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (Shilling765) | Shilling229 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Shilling428) | Shilling105 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (Shilling813) | Shilling900 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (Shilling303) | Shilling277 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (Shilling330) | Shilling101 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Shilling146) | Shilling210 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Shilling914) | Shilling1,091 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Shilling314) | Shilling197 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (Shilling225) | Shilling52 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 53% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (Shilling216,896) | Shilling169,650 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (Shilling138,489) | Shilling83,603 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (Shilling73,995) | Shilling15,047 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (Shilling113,399) | Shilling95,669 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (Shilling94,180) | Shilling57,033 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (Shilling22,382) | Shilling8,455 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Shilling4,165) | Shilling2,991 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (Shilling45,986) | Shilling43,137 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (Shilling20,711) | Shilling23,937 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Shilling1,635) | Shilling700 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Shilling1,827) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 45% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Shilling13,433) | Shilling6,416 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Shilling6,262) | Shilling5,872 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Shilling12,536) | Shilling6,181 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Shilling17,208) | Shilling5,515 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 11% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (Shilling3,339,268) | Shilling2,958,140 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (Shilling255) | Shilling168 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Shilling6,006) | Shilling6,000 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 208% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (Shilling773) | Shilling178 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Shilling939) | Shilling320 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (Shilling20,679) | Shilling3,000 | + 589% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Shilling681) | Shilling333 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (Shilling419) | Shilling308 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (Shilling413) | Shilling439 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (Shilling289) | Shilling115 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (Shilling282) | Shilling122 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Shilling2,733) | Shilling300 | + 811% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 105% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Shilling6,142) | Shilling2,000 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Shilling3,043) | Shilling825 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Shilling6,811) | Shilling1,600 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Shilling7,989) | Shilling7,150 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Shilling1,431) | Shilling645 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (Shilling563) | Shilling276 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (Shilling547) | Shilling239 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (Shilling67,975) | Shilling26,546 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Shilling10) | Shilling4.02 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Shilling4,201) | Shilling2,149 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (Shilling796) | Shilling317 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 433 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 60% more expensive than in Kenya
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