Cost of living in Kenya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (₨606) | ₨387 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (₨505) | ₨353 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (₨275) | ₨172 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (₨81) | ₨58 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (₨155) | ₨86 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (₨57) | ₨46 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (₨287) | ₨262 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (₨113) | ₨165 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (₨53) | ₨32 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (₨139) | ₨169 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (₨724) | ₨798 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (₨115) | ₨98 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (₨63) | ₨40 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (₨112,252) | ₨35,685 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (₨73,768) | ₨22,997 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (₨4,910) | ₨4,784 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (₨55,869) | ₨27,549 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (₨13,392) | ₨16,227 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (₨4,839) | ₨5,217 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (₨3,361) | ₨630 | + 433% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (₨24,688) | ₨31,090 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (₨13,700) | ₨11,916 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (₨401) | ₨571 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨595 | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (₨4,290) | ₨2,383 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (₨1,579) | ₨2,947 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (₨10,020) | ₨4,074 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (₨4,725) | ₨3,115 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (₨1,022,705) | ₨1,501,930 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (₨110) | ₨105 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 (₨3,691) | ₨1,156 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (₨102) | ₨155 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (₨183) | ₨289 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (₨2,304) | ₨932 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (₨190) | ₨381 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (₨177) | ₨204 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (₨251) | ₨288 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (₨57) | ₨178 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (₨70) | ₨94 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (₨747) | ₨317 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (₨1,883) | ₨1,414 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (₨998) | ₨584 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (₨916) | ₨1,372 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (₨3,376) | ₨2,007 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (₨519) | ₨817 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (₨189) | ₨226 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (₨149) | ₨179 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (₨15,192) | ₨53,125 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (₨2.34) | ₨1.29 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (₨3,868) | ₨1,424 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (₨175) | ₨268 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,793 prices entered by 1,307 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 52% more expensive than in India
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