Cost of living in Kenya compared to Cyprus
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Kenya | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (€4.37) | €17 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (€3.59) | €4.15 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (€0.87) | €1.78 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (€2.10) | €4.58 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (€0.57) | €2.51 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (€4.84) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (€1.57) | €1.95 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (€0.74) | €1.01 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (€1.65) | €1.55 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (€11) | €9 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (€1.26) | €2.39 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.48) | €1.64 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Kenya | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (€957) | €1,504 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (€426) | €949 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (€56) | €229 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (€370) | €856 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (€177) | €516 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (€18) | €209 | - 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (€38) | €26 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (€140) | €338 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (€105) | €120 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Kenya | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (€16) | €99 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (€21) | €39 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (€43) | €96 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (€44) | €120 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Kenya | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (€16,595) | €21,886 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling209 (€1.46) | €1.48 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (€30) | €49 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Kenya | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (€13) | €20 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (€21) | €51 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (€1.40) | €5.40 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (€2.19) | €4.39 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (€8) | €4.15 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (€1.66) | €2.17 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (€1.05) | €2.58 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Kenya | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (€15) | €48 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (€30) | €87 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (€5.57) | €10 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (€2.14) | €4.11 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (€1.84) | €4.06 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (€561) | €740 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (€0.03) | €0.03 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (€41) | €58 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling333 (€2.33) | €4.77 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 761 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Cyprus
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