- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling543 (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling567 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (C$5.55) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (C$1.25) | C$2.41 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (C$2.17) | C$4.05 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (C$1.45) | C$3.97 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (C$9) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (C$3.04) | C$3.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (C$1.28) | C$2.39 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (C$2.25) | C$3.50 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,291 (C$17) | C$18 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (C$2.00) | C$2.39 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (C$0.72) | C$2.26 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling140,773 (C$1,803) | C$2,131 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,742 (C$1,060) | C$1,659 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,310 (C$94) | C$156 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (C$958) | C$1,641 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling44,014 (C$564) | C$1,183 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (C$73) | C$100 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (C$42) | C$53 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (C$512) | C$472 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (C$134) | C$157 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (C$8) | C$12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling598 (C$8) | C$24 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (C$41) | C$72 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (C$44) | C$58 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (C$86) | C$115 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (C$67) | C$138 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (C$15,002) | C$22,939 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (C$1.35) | C$1.30 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (C$58) | C$109 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (C$5.12) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (C$21) | C$21 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (C$43) | C$95 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (C$4.96) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling281 (C$3.59) | C$4.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling371 (C$4.75) | C$5.54 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling124 (C$1.58) | C$2.84 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (C$1.71) | C$2.68 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (C$17) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (C$37) | C$146 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,741 (C$61) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling328 (C$4.20) | C$5.02 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (C$2.87) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (C$1,002) | C$600 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling8 (C$0.10) | C$0.45 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,660 (C$111) | C$63 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (C$3.30) | C$14 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01281
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Cost of living in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Canada
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