Cost of living in Kenya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kenya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (R$ 35) | R$ 36 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 5.51 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (R$ 3.06) | R$ 5.75 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.92 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 4.95 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kenya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (R$ 6,500) | R$ 3,751 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (R$ 4,272) | R$ 2,470 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (R$ 284) | R$ 622 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (R$ 3,235) | R$ 2,715 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (R$ 776) | R$ 1,674 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (R$ 280) | R$ 613 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (R$ 195) | R$ 91 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (R$ 1,430) | R$ 1,945 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (R$ 793) | R$ 659 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kenya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (R$ 248) | R$ 258 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (R$ 91) | R$ 251 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (R$ 580) | R$ 403 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (R$ 274) | R$ 313 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kenya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (R$ 59,223) | R$ 117,955 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.48 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 (R$ 214) | R$ 234 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kenya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (R$ 11) | R$ 44 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (R$ 133) | R$ 257 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (R$ 11) | R$ 23 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 7 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (R$ 4.05) | R$ 5.33 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (R$ 43) | R$ 55 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kenya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (R$ 109) | R$ 111 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (R$ 58) | R$ 64 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (R$ 53) | R$ 239 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (R$ 195) | R$ 199 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (R$ 880) | R$ 4,422 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (R$ 0.14) | R$ 1.26 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (R$ 224) | R$ 131 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,106 prices entered by 1,775 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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