- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling537 (€4.59) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling567 (€4.85) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling454 (€3.88) | €5.65 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (€0.84) | €1.05 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling170 (€1.46) | €2.58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling114 (€0.97) | €3.30 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling759 (€6) | €5.51 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling243 (€2.08) | €2.28 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (€0.87) | €0.96 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (€1.51) | €2.30 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,235 (€11) | €14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling160 (€1.37) | €2.77 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (€0.49) | €1.67 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling141,961 (€1,214) | €1,860 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 (€676) | €1,289 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 (€67) | €78 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 (€627) | €1,023 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 (€332) | €754 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (€49) | €57 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (€28) | €18 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (€342) | €412 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (€90) | €89 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling665 (€5.68) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling596 (€5.10) | €33 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (€28) | €91 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (€29) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (€57) | €94 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (€44) | €129 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (€10,016) | €26,448 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (€0.90) | €1.53 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (€39) | €54 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (€3.42) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (€14) | €14 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (€29) | €71 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (€3.31) | €4.26 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.64) | €3.95 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (€3.91) | €3.16 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 (€1.09) | €1.45 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (€1.23) | €1.64 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 (€7) | €29 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (€18) | €39 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (€25) | €91 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (€5.28) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 (€2.84) | €3.97 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 (€1.94) | €5.74 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (€669) | €473 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 (€0.05) | €0.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 (€74) | €50 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 (€2.29) | €7 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00855
EUR
/
KES
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Cost of living in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Finland
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