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 | Shilling684 (€5.35) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€5.18) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.36) | €5.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.78) | €1.26 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (€1.61) | €2.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.80) | €3.57 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.35) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.12) | €2.49 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.72) | €1.09 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling204 (€1.59) | €2.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (€1.27) | €2.93 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (€0.52) | €1.96 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (€1,067) | €1,776 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€383) | €1,178 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€67) | €62 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€606) | €1,218 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€387) | €874 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€33) | €77 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€33) | €14 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (€374) | €378 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€88) | €85 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.66) | €36 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,051 (€55) | €86 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (€30) | €27 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,722 (€84) | €69 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€47) | €112 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,013,030 (€23,595) | €27,743 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (€0.83) | €1.55 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (€33) | €55 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.77) | €30 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€16) | €85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (€3.03) | €4.32 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€3.04) | €2.93 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.57) | €4.32 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.29) | €1.36 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.30) | €2.13 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.35) | €28 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €38 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€16) | €87 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€36) | €67 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.49) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.45) | €4.74 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.84) | €6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€308) | €471 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€34) | €40 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (€2.30) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 699 prices entered by 126 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Finland
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