Cost of living in Kenya compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling708 (C$9) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling589 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (C$5.48) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (C$1.40) | C$2.37 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (C$2.55) | C$3.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling112 (C$1.47) | C$3.88 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling723 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling266 (C$3.48) | C$3.78 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling113 (C$1.47) | C$2.40 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (C$2.30) | C$3.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,350 (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling173 (C$2.26) | C$2.32 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling55 (C$0.72) | C$2.04 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling125,305 (C$1,637) | C$2,160 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling66,920 (C$874) | C$1,607 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,830 (C$89) | C$166 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling78,179 (C$1,021) | C$1,609 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling32,160 (C$420) | C$1,094 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,285 (C$43) | C$108 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,779 (C$49) | C$53 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,756 (C$480) | C$426 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,098 (C$132) | C$161 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (C$7) | C$23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,185 (C$42) | C$67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,585 (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,908 (C$64) | C$113 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,313 (C$82) | C$136 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,667,840 (C$21,790) | C$24,940 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (C$1.51) | C$1.24 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,588 (C$47) | C$112 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (C$2.95) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,051 (C$40) | C$85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (C$3.62) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (C$4.64) | C$5.03 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (C$4.29) | C$5.01 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling132 (C$1.72) | C$2.98 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling155 (C$2.02) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,027 (C$13) | C$24 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,642 (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,295 (C$17) | C$28 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (C$26) | C$163 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,969 (C$52) | C$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling492 (C$6) | C$12 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling306 (C$4.00) | C$4.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling234 (C$3.05) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (C$604) | C$562 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.78 (C$0.05) | C$0.38 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,763 (C$75) | C$59 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling292 (C$3.82) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Canada
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