- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 13% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling543 (35 kn) | 64 kn | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling567 (36 kn) | 37 kn | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (28 kn) | 29 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (11 kn) | 17 kn | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (7 kn) | 11 kn | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (47 kn) | 39 kn | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (15 kn) | 8 kn | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (6 kn) | 5.02 kn | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (11 kn) | 8 kn | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,291 (83 kn) | 47 kn | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (3.62 kn) | 5.62 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 | Shilling140,773 (9,029 kn) | 4,706 kn | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,742 (5,307 kn) | 3,471 kn | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,310 (469 kn) | 1,025 kn | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (4,797 kn) | 3,009 kn | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling44,014 (2,823 kn) | 2,148 kn | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (367 kn) | 709 kn | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (210 kn) | 133 kn | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (2,565 kn) | 2,626 kn | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (673 kn) | 649 kn | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (40 kn) | 56 kn | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling598 (38 kn) | 40 kn | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (207 kn) | 620 kn | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (220 kn) | 264 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (431 kn) | 620 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (334 kn) | 757 kn | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 24% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (75,127 kn) | 153,067 kn | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (291 kn) | 328 kn | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (26 kn) | 52 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (105 kn) | 73 kn | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (214 kn) | 270 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (25 kn) | 25 kn | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling281 (18 kn) | 24 kn | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling371 (24 kn) | 22 kn | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling124 (8 kn) | 9 kn | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (9 kn) | 15 kn | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (54 kn) | 55 kn | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 15% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (135 kn) | 149 kn | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (83 kn) | 69 kn | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (184 kn) | 247 kn | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,741 (304 kn) | 319 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (40 kn) | 46 kn | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling328 (21 kn) | 12 kn | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (14 kn) | 19 kn | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (5,019 kn) | 3,884 kn | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling8 (0.51 kn) | 0.76 kn | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,660 (555 kn) | 270 kn | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (17 kn) | 27 kn | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is about the same as in Croatia
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