Cost of living in Kenya compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (Q49) | Q81 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (Q47) | Q44 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (Q31) | Q21 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (Q7) | Q11 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (Q15) | Q14 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (Q7) | Q8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (Q49) | Q26 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (Q19) | Q16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (Q7) | Q10 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling204 (Q15) | Q12 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (Q117) | Q90 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (Q12) | Q14 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (Q4.73) | Q8 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 28% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (Q9,782) | Q6,545 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (Q3,513) | Q3,437 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Q610) | Q468 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (Q5,559) | Q4,411 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Q3,544) | Q2,110 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (Q306) | Q280 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Q306) | Q253 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (Q3,431) | Q3,055 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (Q806) | Q683 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (Q59) | Q80 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (Q24) | Q38 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,051 (Q506) | Q460 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (Q271) | Q296 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,722 (Q770) | Q725 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (Q430) | Q777 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 72% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,013,030 (Q216,296) | Q131,670 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (Q8) | Q6 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (Q304) | Q129 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (Q16) | Q44 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (Q58) | Q124 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (Q146) | Q250 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (Q28) | Q48 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (Q28) | Q34 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (Q24) | Q47 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (Q12) | Q16 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (Q12) | Q17 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (Q22) | Q77 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (Q140) | Q176 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (Q94) | Q83 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (Q144) | Q196 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (Q331) | Q460 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (Q41) | Q61 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (Q22) | Q34 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (Q17) | Q35 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (Q2,823) | Q5,407 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (Q0.23) | Q1.28 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (Q309) | Q353 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (Q21) | Q27 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala
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