- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 12% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling626 (40 kn) | 67 kn | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (38 kn) | 38 kn | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (27 kn) | 29 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (11 kn) | 17 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (7 kn) | 11 kn | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (46 kn) | 42 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (15 kn) | 8 kn | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (5.58 kn) | 5.20 kn | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (11 kn) | 8 kn | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (90 kn) | 47 kn | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (10 kn) | 12 kn | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (3.62 kn) | 5.69 kn | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (9,294 kn) | 4,531 kn | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (5,173 kn) | 3,528 kn | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (422 kn) | 986 kn | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (5,599 kn) | 3,204 kn | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (2,624 kn) | 2,323 kn | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (360 kn) | 703 kn | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (218 kn) | 137 kn | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (2,562 kn) | 2,792 kn | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (729 kn) | 709 kn | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (40 kn) | 54 kn | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling468 (30 kn) | 41 kn | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (213 kn) | 645 kn | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (250 kn) | 247 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (386 kn) | 626 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (319 kn) | 758 kn | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 (82,139 kn) | 146,578 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (289 kn) | 332 kn | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (18 kn) | 54 kn | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (74 kn) | 67 kn | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (223 kn) | 257 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (25 kn) | 28 kn | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (19 kn) | 24 kn | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (30 kn) | 23 kn | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (8 kn) | 9 kn | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (10 kn) | 15 kn | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (58 kn) | 56 kn | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (154 kn) | 168 kn | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (83 kn) | 70 kn | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (142 kn) | 262 kn | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (279 kn) | 341 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (40 kn) | 47 kn | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (20 kn) | 13 kn | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (5,033 kn) | 3,756 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (0.26 kn) | 0.79 kn | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (539 kn) | 282 kn | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (16 kn) | 28 kn | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.06432
HRK
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Cost of living in Kenya is about the same as in Croatia
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