Cost of living in Austria compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 75% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Austria | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (57,131 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (36,598 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (22,846 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (5,318 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (22,408 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (12,543 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (23,821 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (8,890 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (9,677 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4,290 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (26,778 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (9,206 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (6,601 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 46% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Austria | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (6,355,722 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (4,058,144 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (2,168,269 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 931% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (3,322,933 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (2,759,756 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (655,854 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (122,036 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (1,347,539 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (606,883 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (47,901 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (53,545 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 247% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Austria | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (393,624 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 798% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (183,482 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (367,340 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (504,259 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 25% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Austria | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (97,850,837 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (7,484 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (175,988 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 24% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Austria | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (22,652 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (27,521 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (605,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (19,959 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (12,264 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (12,105 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (8,472 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (8,274 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (80,088 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 6% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Austria | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (179,992 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (89,168 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (199,588 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (234,102 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (41,920 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (16,511 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (16,038 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 249% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (1,991,889 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (302 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (123,104 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (23,313 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 346 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Uganda
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