- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling561 (€4.81) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling584 (€5.01) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling415 (€3.56) | €5.98 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (€0.82) | €1.11 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (€1.49) | €4.29 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (€0.97) | €2.84 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling713 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling229 (€1.96) | €2.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling88 (€0.75) | €1.72 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling178 (€1.53) | €2.08 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,386 (€12) | €8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling157 (€1.35) | €2.10 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (€0.48) | €1.13 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling142,414 (€1,221) | €2,104 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,724 (€684) | €1,627 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,218 (€62) | €173 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling81,116 (€696) | €1,018 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,971 (€360) | €793 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (€48) | €108 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,356 (€29) | €23 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,875 (€333) | €377 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,674 (€92) | €106 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (€5.32) | €6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (€21) | €13 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,134 (€27) | €88 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,640 (€31) | €39 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,512 (€47) | €103 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,062 (€43) | €133 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (€10,046) | €23,122 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling108 (€0.93) | €1.49 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,374 (€38) | €68 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (€2.40) | €5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,280 (€11) | €7 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (€29) | €25 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (€3.32) | €4.34 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling261 (€2.24) | €3.97 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling378 (€3.25) | €3.68 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (€1.04) | €1.71 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (€1.27) | €2.05 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,259 (€19) | €41 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,243 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (€19) | €81 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (€37) | €63 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (€5.35) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (€2.68) | €3.95 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (€1.92) | €6 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (€671) | €449 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling5.40 (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,325 (€71) | €56 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (€2.07) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in France
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