Cost of living in Austria compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in Austria is 134% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Shilling2,497) | Shilling648 | + 285% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Shilling1,580) | Shilling755 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Shilling911) | Shilling461 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (Shilling257) | Shilling119 | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.48 (Shilling788) | Shilling241 | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (Shilling456) | Shilling109 | + 317% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Shilling1,155) | Shilling876 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Shilling287) | Shilling283 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (Shilling272) | Shilling127 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (Shilling184) | Shilling304 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Shilling1,414) | Shilling1,499 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (Shilling473) | Shilling188 | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (Shilling366) | Shilling43 | + 742% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Austria is 76% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (Shilling187,127) | Shilling156,758 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (Shilling138,364) | Shilling93,468 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Shilling30,882) | Shilling7,126 | + 333% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (Shilling177,951) | Shilling65,576 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (Shilling118,841) | Shilling55,238 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (Shilling15,906) | Shilling4,581 | + 247% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Shilling3,987) | Shilling3,272 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | €200 (Shilling28,740) | Shilling36,351 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Shilling11,496) | Shilling16,041 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Shilling2,035) | Shilling991 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Shilling2,091) | Shilling550 | + 280% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Shilling14,370) | Shilling6,708 | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Shilling4,581) | Shilling2,827 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Shilling14,550) | Shilling8,950 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Shilling12,933) | Shilling7,335 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 68% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (Shilling5,458,916) | Shilling2,538,990 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (Shilling230) | Shilling180 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (Shilling8,407) | Shilling4,746 | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 307% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 307% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (Shilling2,058) | Shilling303 | + 579% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Shilling1,858) | Shilling414 | + 349% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (Shilling21,824) | Shilling2,204 | + 890% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Shilling718) | Shilling1,000 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (Shilling579) | Shilling250 | + 131% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Shilling909) | Shilling300 | + 203% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (Shilling343) | Shilling201 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (Shilling334) | Shilling161 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Shilling4,195) | Shilling738 | + 469% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Austria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Shilling6,687) | Shilling2,541 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Shilling3,091) | Shilling1,871 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (Shilling28,740) | Shilling2,518 | + 1041% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Shilling9,065) | Shilling4,892 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (Shilling2,215) | Shilling749 | + 196% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (Shilling823) | Shilling374 | + 120% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (Shilling732) | Shilling330 | + 122% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (Shilling99,077) | Shilling80,000 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Shilling14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (Shilling6,674) | Shilling4,740 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Shilling906) | Shilling296 | + 206% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |

These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 92% more expensive than in Kenya
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