Cost of living in Kenya compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (€5.67) | €11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (€3.10) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (€0.91) | €1.27 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (€1.74) | €4.43 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (€0.64) | €3.30 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (€3.23) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (€1.27) | €2.88 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.59) | €1.91 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (€1.56) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (€1.29) | €2.23 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (€0.71) | €1.22 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (€1,262) | €1,592 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (€829) | €1,284 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (€55) | €189 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (€628) | €1,059 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (€151) | €740 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (€54) | €101 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (€38) | €29 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (€278) | €388 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (€154) | €89 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (€4.51) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (€48) | €97 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (€18) | €35 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (€113) | €93 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (€53) | €119 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (€11,498) | €27,613 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (€1.24) | €1.90 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 (€41) | €59 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.15) | €4.32 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.06) | €7 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (€26) | €30 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.14) | €4.31 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€1.98) | €4.16 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€2.82) | €3.51 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (€0.64) | €2.64 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.79) | €2.40 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (€8) | €21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (€21) | €48 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€10) | €65 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (€38) | €55 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (€5.83) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (€2.12) | €4.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (€1.67) | €7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€171) | €396 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (€0.03) | €0.38 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (€43) | €33 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (€1.97) | €10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,813 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in France
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