Cost of living in Kenya compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (€5.23) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€5.06) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.29) | €4.77 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.76) | €1.30 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (€1.58) | €4.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.78) | €1.77 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.23) | €5.62 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.07) | €1.57 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.71) | €0.90 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (€1.53) | €1.09 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (€13) | €8 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling158 (€1.21) | €2.38 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.52) | €1.03 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 12% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (€1,042) | €928 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€374) | €616 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€65) | €179 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€592) | €562 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€378) | €412 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€33) | €105 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€33) | €26 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (€366) | €419 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€86) | €164 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.60) | €6 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (€20) | €93 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (€29) | €45 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€35) | €105 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€46) | €117 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (€18,978) | €19,906 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.84) | €1.26 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.73) | €3.89 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€16) | €44 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (€2.96) | €5.03 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€2.97) | €3.53 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.51) | €3.98 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.26) | €2.38 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.27) | €1.78 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€5.87) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 59% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €38 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €64 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€35) | €59 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.39) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.39) | €4.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.80) | €3.04 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€301) | €490 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.45 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€33) | €60 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (€2.25) | €3.81 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 446 prices entered by 81 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Cyprus
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