- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling610 (€4.99) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling579 (€4.75) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling476 (€3.90) | €5.53 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (€0.88) | €1.08 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling175 (€1.44) | €3.09 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling106 (€0.87) | €3.05 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling231 (€1.89) | €2.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling110 (€0.90) | €1.03 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling185 (€1.52) | €2.29 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,100 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling157 (€1.28) | €2.96 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling78 (€0.64) | €1.99 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling149,896 (€1,228) | €1,872 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling85,095 (€697) | €1,216 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,029 (€58) | €81 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling85,562 (€701) | €1,000 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,412 (€339) | €740 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,148 (€42) | €42 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,763 (€31) | €18 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,242 (€330) | €461 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,449 (€94) | €92 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling741 (€6) | €5.29 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (€3.28) | €31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,147 (€26) | €83 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,978 (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,180 (€67) | €93 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,260 (€51) | €121 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,161,880 (€9,519) | €28,423 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling100 (€0.82) | €1.48 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,689 (€30) | €53 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling392 (€3.21) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,911 (€16) | €14 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,577 (€29) | €74 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling352 (€2.89) | €4.50 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling295 (€2.41) | €3.85 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling418 (€3.43) | €2.52 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling125 (€1.02) | €1.44 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling127 (€1.04) | €2.10 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling718 (€5.89) | €29 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,548 (€21) | €38 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,461 (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,158 (€18) | €119 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,898 (€40) | €78 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling642 (€5.26) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling323 (€2.64) | €3.93 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling234 (€1.92) | €5.80 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling92,038 (€754) | €495 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling16 (€0.13) | €0.07 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,349 (€68) | €60 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling249 (€2.04) | €6 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00819
EUR
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,481 prices entered by 332 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Finland
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