Cost of living in Kenya compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (€5.10) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€4.93) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.20) | €3.10 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.74) | €1.03 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (€1.54) | €2.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.76) | €2.09 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.10) | €4.93 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.02) | €1.98 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.69) | €0.79 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (€1.49) | €1.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (€12) | €9 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling159 (€1.18) | €1.73 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.51) | €1.05 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (€1,017) | €1,131 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€365) | €645 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€63) | €180 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€578) | €615 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€368) | €461 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€32) | €111 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€32) | €25 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (€357) | €434 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€84) | €94 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.53) | €14 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (€20) | €81 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€34) | €88 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€45) | €119 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 9% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (€18,510) | €18,002 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.82) | €1.17 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,815 (€36) | €26 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.69) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€15) | €50 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (€2.89) | €6.00 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€2.90) | €4.36 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.45) | €11 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.23) | €1.70 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.24) | €6.00 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€5.73) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €74 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€34) | €95 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.28) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.33) | €3.21 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.75) | €4.64 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€293) | €481 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.18 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€32) | €48 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (€2.11) | €5.09 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 543 prices entered by 83 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Estonia
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