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Cost of living in Kenya compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 8% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling685 (€5.91) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling660 (€5.70) | €5.78 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling432 (€3.73) | €3.04 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling106 (€0.92) | €0.90 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling194 (€1.67) | €2.07 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (€1.02) | €2.54 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling748 (€6) | €3.30 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling262 (€2.26) | €1.64 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (€0.86) | €0.55 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling174 (€1.50) | €1.53 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,385 (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (€1.37) | €1.74 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (€0.51) | €0.61 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling145,622 (€1,256) | €866 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling67,887 (€586) | €600 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,225 (€62) | €168 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling82,123 (€708) | €571 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling31,415 (€271) | €415 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling4,410 (€38) | €105 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,660 (€32) | €15 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,011 (€328) | €306 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,113 (€96) | €132 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling605 (€5.22) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling578 (€4.99) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,100 (€35) | €92 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling4,109 (€35) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,282 (€46) | €80 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,453 (€38) | €123 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 7% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,826,750 (€15,757) | €18,002 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (€1.01) | €1.36 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,347 (€37) | €26 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (€3.02) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,152 (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,014 (€26) | €43 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling447 (€3.86) | €5.00 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling353 (€3.05) | €3.44 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling459 (€3.96) | €2.79 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling125 (€1.08) | €1.50 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling177 (€1.53) | €1.77 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling758 (€7) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,435 (€21) | €26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,247 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €87 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,943 (€34) | €57 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling595 (€5.13) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling294 (€2.53) | €2.94 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling231 (€1.99) | €4.10 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling35,715 (€308) | €532 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.84 (€0.03) | €0.65 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,712 (€49) | €53 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling253 (€2.18) | €4.19 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 169 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Estonia
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