Cost of living in Kenya compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (40 kn) | 61 kn | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (39 kn) | 39 kn | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (25 kn) | 30 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (5.88 kn) | 7 kn | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (12 kn) | 17 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (6 kn) | 14 kn | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (40 kn) | 55 kn | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (16 kn) | 9 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (5.47 kn) | 5.99 kn | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling204 (12 kn) | 9 kn | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (97 kn) | 60 kn | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (3.90 kn) | 7 kn | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 8% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (8,067 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (2,897 kn) | 4,332 kn | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (503 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (4,585 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (2,923 kn) | 3,225 kn | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (253 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (252 kn) | 126 kn | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (2,830 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (665 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (49 kn) | 58 kn | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (20 kn) | 53 kn | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,051 (417 kn) | 721 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (224 kn) | 379 kn | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,722 (635 kn) | 680 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (355 kn) | 688 kn | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,013,030 (178,366 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (6 kn) | 10 kn | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (251 kn) | 350 kn | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (13 kn) | 53 kn | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (48 kn) | 50 kn | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (120 kn) | 315 kn | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (23 kn) | 25 kn | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (23 kn) | 30 kn | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (19 kn) | 32 kn | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (10 kn) | 10 kn | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (10 kn) | 16 kn | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (18 kn) | 96 kn | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (116 kn) | 156 kn | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (78 kn) | 70 kn | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (118 kn) | 391 kn | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (273 kn) | 288 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (34 kn) | 43 kn | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (19 kn) | 13 kn | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (14 kn) | 18 kn | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (2,328 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (0.19 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (255 kn) | 289 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (17 kn) | 31 kn | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.05920
HRK
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 572 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Croatia
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