Cost of living in Kenya compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling479 (€3.71) | €16 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling642 (€4.98) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling357 (€2.77) | €5.80 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (€0.76) | €1.13 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling256 (€1.98) | €3.85 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling99 (€0.76) | €2.69 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling512 (€3.97) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (€1.95) | €2.66 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling79 (€0.61) | €1.71 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (€1.55) | €1.83 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,025 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling140 (€1.08) | €2.08 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling47 (€0.37) | €1.13 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling113,654 (€881) | €1,663 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling54,009 (€419) | €1,028 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling21,062 (€163) | €153 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling45,502 (€353) | €844 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling20,510 (€159) | €629 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling6,084 (€47) | €81 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,765 (€45) | €26 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,638 (€292) | €350 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,851 (€69) | €120 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling725 (€5.62) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling200 (€1.55) | €14 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,461 (€19) | €87 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,452 (€19) | €37 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,054 (€39) | €88 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,592 (€43) | €110 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (€12,383) | €25,812 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (€0.88) | €1.41 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,630 (€28) | €57 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.38) | €5.07 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling343 (€2.66) | €4.88 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling225 (€1.74) | €4.22 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling650 (€5.04) | €3.50 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling127 (€0.98) | €1.95 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling108 (€0.84) | €1.82 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling599 (€4.64) | €24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kenya | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,000 (€16) | €44 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,559 (€12) | €20 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €86 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (€33) | €63 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling784 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.14) | €3.81 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (€1.96) | €6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling37,703 (€292) | €470 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (€41) | €40 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling257 (€1.99) | €10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in France
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