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Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling708 (kr47) | kr128 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (kr39) | kr75 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (kr28) | kr39 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (kr7) | kr10 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (kr13) | kr30 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling112 (kr7) | kr20 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling723 (kr48) | kr52 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling266 (kr18) | kr16 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling113 (kr7) | kr12 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (kr12) | kr11 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,350 (kr90) | kr82 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling173 (kr12) | kr20 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling55 (kr3.67) | kr15 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling124,559 (kr8,273) | kr15,694 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,478 (kr3,751) | kr11,911 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling5,841 (kr388) | kr1,266 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling78,179 (kr5,193) | kr9,699 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling32,160 (kr2,136) | kr7,233 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling3,285 (kr218) | kr876 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,779 (kr251) | kr186 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling36,756 (kr2,441) | kr3,790 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,098 (kr671) | kr769 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling395 (kr26) | kr60 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling481 (kr32) | kr162 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,185 (kr212) | kr862 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,585 (kr238) | kr332 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,908 (kr326) | kr878 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,313 (kr419) | kr1,619 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,664,660 (kr110,569) | kr265,794 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (kr8) | kr11 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,588 (kr238) | kr464 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (kr15) | kr56 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (kr54) | kr78 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,051 (kr203) | kr1,733 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling277 (kr18) | kr39 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (kr24) | kr22 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (kr22) | kr23 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling132 (kr9) | kr15 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling155 (kr10) | kr16 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,027 (kr68) | kr262 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,642 (kr175) | kr406 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,268 (kr84) | kr205 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (kr133) | kr528 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,296 (kr219) | kr668 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling492 (kr33) | kr97 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling291 (kr19) | kr43 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling234 (kr16) | kr48 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling46,243 (kr3,072) | kr3,877 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.78 (kr0.25) | kr2.69 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,763 (kr383) | kr289 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling273 (kr18) | kr43 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Denmark
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