Cost of living in Kenya compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (€4.58) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (€5.01) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (€3.78) | €5.33 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (€1.00) | €1.05 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling251 (€2.07) | €3.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (€0.82) | €2.81 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (€2.29) | €2.85 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (€0.83) | €1.80 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (€1.61) | €1.68 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (€8) | €8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (€1.40) | €2.07 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (€0.42) | €1.19 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling167,129 (€1,379) | €1,375 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (€456) | €1,301 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (€164) | €135 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (€425) | €965 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (€192) | €650 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (€78) | €82 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (€44) | €25 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (€327) | €387 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (€5.52) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (€2.50) | €15 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,416 (€53) | €89 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling6,981 (€58) | €38 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,181 (€51) | €82 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (€45) | €129 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,949,040 (€24,327) | €25,348 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling138 (€1.14) | €1.89 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (€30) | €51 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.47) | €5.60 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.64) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.75) | €4.65 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.54) | €4.01 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€3.62) | €3.17 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (€0.94) | €1.85 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€1.01) | €2.21 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (€5.94) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (€15) | €41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (€12) | €20 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€13) | €73 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (€29) | €59 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (€5.32) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.28) | €3.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (€1.97) | €5.16 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€219) | €456 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (€0.03) | €0.27 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,149 (€18) | €37 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling316 (€2.60) | €9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,344 prices entered by 258 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in France
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