Cost of living in Kenya compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (€5.38) | €16 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling575 (€4.53) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.38) | €5.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (€0.78) | €1.11 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling187 (€1.48) | €4.10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling108 (€0.85) | €2.82 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling740 (€5.82) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling270 (€2.13) | €2.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling99 (€0.78) | €1.62 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling209 (€1.65) | €2.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,242 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling172 (€1.35) | €2.03 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 (€0.49) | €1.14 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling119,098 (€938) | €2,041 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling63,025 (€496) | €1,326 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,771 (€53) | €146 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€610) | €1,126 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€389) | €758 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€34) | €106 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€34) | €24 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,725 (€360) | €350 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€88) | €85 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling432 (€3.40) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (€21) | €88 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,874 (€23) | €33 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€36) | €102 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€47) | €114 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,603,200 (€12,621) | €26,563 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.87) | €1.48 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,745 (€29) | €67 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.78) | €4.20 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling237 (€1.87) | €4.08 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€3.06) | €3.76 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.59) | €3.85 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.30) | €1.86 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.30) | €2.10 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€6) | €21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€16) | €59 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,131 (€33) | €53 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.51) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.46) | €4.05 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.85) | €6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€310) | €487 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.03) | €0.18 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€34) | €35 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling324 (€2.55) | €10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in France
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