Cost of living in Kenya compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (kr38) | kr107 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (kr37) | kr75 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (kr24) | kr33 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (kr5.57) | kr10 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (kr12) | kr30 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (kr5.72) | kr25 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (kr38) | kr51 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (kr15) | kr20 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (kr5.18) | kr13 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (kr11) | kr9 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (kr92) | kr84 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling159 (kr9) | kr21 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (kr3.85) | kr12 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (kr7,646) | kr13,131 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (kr2,746) | kr9,760 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (kr477) | kr1,756 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (kr4,346) | kr8,271 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (kr2,770) | kr6,143 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (kr239) | kr739 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (kr239) | kr139 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (kr2,682) | kr3,006 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (kr630) | kr729 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (kr46) | kr53 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (kr19) | kr142 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (kr149) | kr817 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (kr212) | kr304 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (kr256) | kr898 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (kr336) | kr992 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (kr139,196) | kr266,923 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (kr6) | kr11 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (kr238) | kr596 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 68% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (kr13) | kr67 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (kr45) | kr96 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (kr114) | kr1,500 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (kr22) | kr37 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (kr22) | kr19 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (kr18) | kr31 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (kr9) | kr11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (kr9) | kr14 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (kr43) | kr179 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (kr110) | kr342 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (kr74) | kr196 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (kr112) | kr984 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (kr259) | kr688 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (kr32) | kr93 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (kr18) | kr42 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (kr13) | kr44 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (kr2,207) | kr3,830 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (kr0.18) | kr2.09 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (kr241) | kr236 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling297 (kr17) | kr53 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.05611
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,117 prices entered by 165 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Denmark
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