Cost of living in Kenya compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kenya | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (₨384) | ₨417 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (₨676) | ₨340 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (₨316) | ₨168 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (₨77) | ₨60 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (₨185) | ₨87 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (₨50) | ₨47 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (₨426) | ₨243 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (₨138) | ₨182 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (₨65) | ₨32 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (₨145) | ₨155 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (₨943) | ₨912 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (₨111) | ₨88 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (₨42) | ₨39 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kenya | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (₨84,135) | ₨46,457 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (₨37,478) | ₨26,696 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (₨4,908) | ₨4,673 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (₨32,505) | ₨26,601 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (₨15,582) | ₨14,895 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (₨1,541) | ₨4,065 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (₨3,374) | ₨595 | + 467% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (₨12,325) | ₨29,913 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (₨9,244) | ₨10,503 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (₨616) | ₨455 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨647 | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
Kenya | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (₨1,370) | ₨2,412 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (₨1,887) | ₨2,912 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (₨3,803) | ₨4,109 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (₨3,876) | ₨2,950 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kenya | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (₨1,459,182) | ₨1,910,150 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling200 (₨123) | ₨102 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (₨2,667) | ₨1,062 | + 151% | |
Personal Care | + 85% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kenya | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (₨616) | ₨140 | + 341% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (₨1,109) | ₨241 | + 360% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (₨1,824) | ₨953 | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (₨123) | ₨386 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (₨193) | ₨200 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (₨678) | ₨294 | + 131% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (₨146) | ₨155 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨92) | ₨86 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (₨768) | ₨275 | + 180% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kenya | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (₨1,318) | ₨1,451 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (₨962) | ₨688 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,587 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (₨2,643) | ₨2,125 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (₨490) | ₨625 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (₨188) | ₨191 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (₨161) | ₨188 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (₨49,301) | ₨47,373 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (₨2.32) | ₨1.67 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (₨3,646) | ₨1,611 | + 126% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling337 (₨207) | ₨289 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kenya is 35% more expensive than in India
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