Cost of living in Kenya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling498 (28元) | 45元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling657 (37元) | 36元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling378 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling101 (5.65元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling243 (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling101 (5.63元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling597 (33元) | 49元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling249 (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 (5.19元) | 5.68元 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (11元) | 6元 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,019 (57元) | 113元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (9元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (2.75元) | 13元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling126,273 (7,066元) | 13,422元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling53,720 (3,006元) | 7,580元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling22,993 (1,287元) | 330元 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling50,879 (2,847元) | 6,692元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling21,699 (1,214元) | 4,369元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,851 (551元) | 431元 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,537 (310元) | 101元 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling38,448 (2,151元) | 1,837元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (435元) | 521元 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (37元) | 29元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (17元) | 47元 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (145元) | 527元 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (153元) | 262元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (286元) | 655元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (309元) | 794元 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,726,170 (96,595元) | 142,424元 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (205元) | 182元 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (10元) | 29元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (18元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (112元) | 639元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (19元) | 21元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (17元) | 26元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (25元) | 29元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (6元) | 11元 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (7元) | 10元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (40元) | 94元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (102元) | 266元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,250 (70元) | 105元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (90元) | 759元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (194元) | 377元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (36元) | 72元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (15元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (13元) | 22元 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (1,485元) | 3,037元 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (0.22元) | 0.24元 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 (283元) | 418元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling273 (15元) | 30元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in China
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