Cost of living in Kenya compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Kenya | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (₡ 2,360) | ₡ 7,179 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (₡ 4,157) | ₡ 4,244 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (₡ 1,940) | ₡ 2,104 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (₡ 472) | ₡ 1,033 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (₡ 1,138) | ₡ 2,009 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (₡ 307) | ₡ 1,170 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (₡ 2,619) | ₡ 2,832 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (₡ 847) | ₡ 1,735 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (₡ 400) | ₡ 961 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (₡ 893) | ₡ 972 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (₡ 5,800) | ₡ 9,064 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (₡ 682) | ₡ 1,602 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (₡ 260) | ₡ 887 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 17% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Kenya | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (₡ 517,336) | ₡ 589,206 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (₡ 230,452) | ₡ 339,942 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (₡ 30,182) | ₡ 36,687 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (₡ 199,869) | ₡ 378,343 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (₡ 95,814) | ₡ 224,652 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (₡ 9,473) | ₡ 21,419 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (₡ 20,746) | ₡ 13,402 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (₡ 75,786) | ₡ 192,502 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (₡ 56,840) | ₡ 70,289 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (₡ 3,789) | ₡ 4,103 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,235 | - | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Kenya | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (₡ 8,426) | ₡ 39,927 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (₡ 11,606) | ₡ 19,656 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (₡ 23,383) | ₡ 54,687 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (₡ 23,836) | ₡ 47,659 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Kenya | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (₡ 8,972,378) | ₡ 14,778,300 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling200 (₡ 759) | ₡ 703 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (₡ 16,398) | ₡ 23,869 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Kenya | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (₡ 3,789) | ₡ 3,885 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (₡ 6,821) | ₡ 7,483 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (₡ 11,217) | ₡ 34,202 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (₡ 758) | ₡ 5,144 | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (₡ 1,184) | ₡ 3,186 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (₡ 4,168) | ₡ 3,490 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (₡ 898) | ₡ 1,268 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₡ 568) | ₡ 1,924 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (₡ 4,725) | ₡ 7,493 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Kenya | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (₡ 8,103) | ₡ 14,613 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (₡ 5,915) | ₡ 6,915 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 13,750 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (₡ 16,251) | ₡ 29,844 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (₡ 3,011) | ₡ 4,584 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (₡ 1,156) | ₡ 3,313 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (₡ 993) | ₡ 1,607 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (₡ 303,145) | ₡ 347,355 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (₡ 14) | ₡ 38 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (₡ 22,416) | ₡ 34,947 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling337 (₡ 1,275) | ₡ 2,752 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.789
CRC
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 884 prices entered by 114 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 44% more expensive than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Andorra is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Angola is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Costa Rica