- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling626 (C$8) | C$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (C$5.44) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (C$1.26) | C$2.40 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (C$2.26) | C$3.99 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (C$1.51) | C$3.94 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (C$3.08) | C$3.92 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (C$1.13) | C$2.42 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (C$2.29) | C$3.56 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (C$2.04) | C$2.39 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (C$0.73) | C$2.20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (C$1,882) | C$2,109 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (C$1,047) | C$1,637 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (C$85) | C$155 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (C$1,134) | C$1,598 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (C$531) | C$1,166 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (C$73) | C$99 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (C$44) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (C$519) | C$462 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (C$148) | C$155 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (C$32) | C$23 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (C$43) | C$73 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (C$51) | C$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (C$78) | C$115 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (C$65) | C$135 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 (C$16,632) | C$23,171 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (C$1.42) | C$1.31 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (C$59) | C$109 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (C$45) | C$95 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (C$5.06) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (C$3.88) | C$4.79 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (C$6) | C$5.47 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (C$1.57) | C$2.87 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (C$1.93) | C$2.67 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (C$17) | C$28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (C$29) | C$157 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (C$57) | C$97 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (C$4.06) | C$5.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (C$2.96) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (C$1,019) | C$601 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (C$0.05) | C$0.53 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (C$109) | C$58 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (C$3.15) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,611 prices entered by 3,632 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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