Cost of living in Kenya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (40元) | 50元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (39元) | 36元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (25元) | 15元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (5.86元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (6.00元) | 8元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (40元) | 56元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (16元) | 12元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (5.44元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (12元) | 6元 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (96元) | 91元 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling159 (9元) | 9元 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (4.04元) | 10元 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (8,026元) | 7,221元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (2,883元) | 4,585元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (501元) | 451元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (4,561元) | 6,526元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (2,908元) | 3,490元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (251元) | 300元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (251元) | 78元 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (2,815元) | 1,937元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (661元) | 630元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (48元) | 46元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (20元) | 47元 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (157元) | 388元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (222元) | 221元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (269元) | 541元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (353元) | 505元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (146,108元) | 142,791元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (6元) | 6元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,815 (284元) | 191元 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (13元) | 29元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (47元) | 37元 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (120元) | 372元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (23元) | 28元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (19元) | 35元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (10元) | 9元 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (10元) | 10元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (45元) | 69元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (115元) | 184元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (77元) | 90元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (118元) | 804元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (272元) | 413元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (34元) | 70元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (18元) | 33元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (2,316元) | 3,170元 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (0.19元) | 0.55元 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (253元) | 395元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (17元) | 22元 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 8% cheaper than in China
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