Cost of living in Austria compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Austria is 110% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Shilling1,903) | Shilling592 | + 221% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Shilling1,336) | Shilling748 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (Shilling809) | Shilling376 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Shilling186) | Shilling119 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.61 (Shilling784) | Shilling229 | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Shilling439) | Shilling117 | + 275% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (Shilling833) | Shilling718 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.82 (Shilling394) | Shilling275 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (Shilling338) | Shilling109 | + 210% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Shilling149) | Shilling238 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Shilling937) | Shilling1,461 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Shilling322) | Shilling197 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (Shilling231) | Shilling63 | + 268% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Austria is 57% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,568 (Shilling218,882) | Shilling132,769 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,093 (Shilling152,539) | Shilling56,145 | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €309 (Shilling43,183) | Shilling15,047 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (Shilling103,674) | Shilling54,933 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (Shilling96,530) | Shilling23,400 | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (Shilling22,940) | Shilling8,455 | + 171% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Shilling3,345) | Shilling5,873 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (Shilling47,134) | Shilling43,137 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (Shilling21,227) | Shilling23,937 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Shilling1,675) | Shilling700 | + 139% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Shilling1,873) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 190% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 190% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Shilling13,768) | Shilling2,095 | + 557% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Shilling6,418) | Shilling2,759 | + 133% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Shilling12,203) | Shilling5,660 | + 116% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Shilling17,638) | Shilling5,773 | + 206% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (Shilling3,422,591) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (Shilling260) | Shilling161 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Shilling6,088) | Shilling4,100 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | + 225% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 225% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (Shilling792) | Shilling178 | + 345% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Shilling963) | Shilling320 | + 201% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (Shilling21,195) | Shilling3,000 | + 607% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Shilling698) | Shilling333 | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (Shilling429) | Shilling308 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (Shilling483) | Shilling439 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (Shilling296) | Shilling115 | + 159% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (Shilling289) | Shilling122 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (Shilling4,748) | Shilling300 | + 1483% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 103% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Shilling5,636) | Shilling3,290 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Shilling3,177) | Shilling1,586 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Shilling6,981) | Shilling1,600 | + 336% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (Shilling9,246) | Shilling4,205 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Shilling1,330) | Shilling1,300 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 (Shilling652) | Shilling290 | + 125% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (Shilling544) | Shilling260 | + 109% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (Shilling69,672) | Shilling26,546 | + 162% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Shilling11) | Shilling4.09 | + 158% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (Shilling9,395) | Shilling5,256 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (Shilling815) | Shilling306 | + 167% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 521 prices entered by 99 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Kenya
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