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Cost of living in Kenya compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling646 (€5.67) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling643 (€5.64) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling434 (€3.81) | €5.87 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling101 (€0.89) | €1.08 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling184 (€1.61) | €4.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (€1.03) | €2.82 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling718 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling247 (€2.17) | €2.53 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 (€0.82) | €1.73 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (€1.55) | €1.85 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,516 (€13) | €8 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (€1.39) | €2.07 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling57 (€0.50) | €1.12 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling145,608 (€1,278) | €2,053 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling74,771 (€656) | €1,533 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,001 (€61) | €163 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling85,300 (€748) | €1,059 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling36,071 (€316) | €820 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,308 (€47) | €108 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,503 (€31) | €23 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,591 (€347) | €355 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,573 (€102) | €109 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling588 (€5.16) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling468 (€4.10) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling4,080 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,292 (€55) | €95 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (€44) | €119 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,442,520 (€12,656) | €22,054 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (€0.97) | €1.47 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,386 (€38) | €66 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling456 (€4.00) | €4.97 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,158 (€10) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,793 (€25) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (€3.41) | €4.17 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling338 (€2.96) | €4.04 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (€4.32) | €3.66 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling127 (€1.11) | €1.87 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling189 (€1.66) | €2.20 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling914 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,447 (€21) | €40 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,190 (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,269 (€20) | €65 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,195 (€37) | €55 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling665 (€5.83) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling308 (€2.70) | €3.90 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling220 (€1.93) | €6 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling52,811 (€463) | €435 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (€0.04) | €0.21 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,304 (€47) | €47 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling251 (€2.20) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in France
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