Cost of living in Kenya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling421 (24元) | 37元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling699 (39元) | 37元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling476 (27元) | 14元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling120 (7元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling253 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling86 (4.88元) | 11元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling876 (49元) | 50元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling104 (5.89元) | 6元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling261 (15元) | 6元 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,499 (85元) | 91元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling186 (10元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling47 (2.65元) | 12元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling110,395 (6,226元) | 15,575元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling64,425 (3,634元) | 7,361元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,518 (424元) | 505元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling50,260 (2,835元) | 6,729元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling35,114 (1,980元) | 3,858元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,983 (281元) | 296元 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,867 (162元) | 103元 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling34,103 (1,923元) | 1,460元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,411 (869元) | 553元 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,209 (68元) | 44元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling550 (31元) | 59元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,708 (378元) | 418元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,827 (159元) | 296元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,482 (309元) | 568元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,561 (314元) | 705元 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is about the same as in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,623,980 (147,990元) | 149,987元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling195 (11元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,001 (226元) | 232元 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling321 (18元) | 51元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling414 (23元) | 84元 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,315 (131元) | 119元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling1,000 (56元) | 67元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling250 (14元) | 57元 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (17元) | 29元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling223 (13元) | 8元 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling167 (9元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling884 (50元) | 82元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kenya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,476 (140元) | 215元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,592 (90元) | 111元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,730 (154元) | 341元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,515 (255元) | 282元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling748 (42元) | 81元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling315 (18元) | 28元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling367 (21元) | 17元 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (4,512元) | 3,924元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.39元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,894 (276元) | 428元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling296 (17元) | 25元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,150 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.05640
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Kenya is 24% cheaper than in China
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