Cost of living in Kenya compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (C$4.99) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (C$1.15) | C$2.25 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (C$2.40) | C$4.05 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (C$1.18) | C$4.85 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (C$3.15) | C$3.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (C$1.07) | C$2.70 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling204 (C$2.37) | C$3.10 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (C$19) | C$18 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (C$1.89) | C$2.34 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (C$0.77) | C$2.06 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (C$1,584) | C$2,083 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (C$569) | C$1,603 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (C$99) | C$169 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (C$900) | C$1,592 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (C$574) | C$1,102 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (C$50) | C$108 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (C$50) | C$53 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (C$556) | C$361 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (C$131) | C$165 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (C$3.95) | C$24 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,051 (C$82) | C$75 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (C$44) | C$50 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,722 (C$125) | C$113 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (C$70) | C$130 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,013,030 (C$35,034) | C$25,107 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (C$1.24) | C$1.12 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (C$49) | C$106 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (C$2.63) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (C$24) | C$91 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (C$4.51) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (C$4.51) | C$5.17 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (C$3.82) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (C$1.92) | C$3.28 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (C$1.93) | C$2.58 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (C$3.49) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (C$23) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (C$15) | C$28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (C$23) | C$151 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (C$54) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (C$3.64) | C$4.96 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (C$2.73) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (C$457) | C$567 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (C$0.04) | C$0.45 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (C$50) | C$59 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (C$3.42) | C$15 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Canada
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