Cost of living in Kenya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling563 (₨367) | ₨381 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling779 (₨508) | ₨345 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling494 (₨322) | ₨165 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling136 (₨89) | ₨59 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling248 (₨162) | ₨96 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (₨77) | ₨45 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 (₨652) | ₨264 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling399 (₨260) | ₨185 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (₨69) | ₨36 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling255 (₨167) | ₨160 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,585 (₨1,034) | ₨929 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 (₨130) | ₨101 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (₨43) | ₨41 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 (₨83,766) | ₨43,214 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 (₨40,121) | ₨27,629 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 (₨5,904) | ₨5,189 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (₨34,503) | ₨25,563 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 (₨17,087) | ₨14,958 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 (₨5,207) | ₨3,768 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,457 (₨2,255) | ₨679 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 (₨26,073) | ₨26,455 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (₨9,783) | ₨11,152 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (₨652) | ₨449 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨440 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 (₨1,422) | ₨2,406 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 (₨1,979) | ₨2,598 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 (₨3,841) | ₨4,063 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 (₨3,882) | ₨2,891 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 (₨1,607,507) | ₨2,100,670 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (₨128) | ₨103 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,197 (₨2,737) | ₨1,234 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling500 (₨326) | ₨107 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling500 (₨326) | ₨266 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (₨1,304) | ₨1,031 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (₨130) | ₨364 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (₨204) | ₨199 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (₨717) | ₨265 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (₨155) | ₨171 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨98) | ₨85 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (₨813) | ₨281 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kenya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,526 (₨2,300) | ₨1,542 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,667 (₨1,087) | ₨691 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,000 (₨1,957) | ₨1,670 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,583 (₨2,989) | ₨2,061 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (₨652) | ₨648 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling334 (₨218) | ₨207 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 (₨196) | ₨204 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (₨52,178) | ₨43,684 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,442 (₨3,549) | ₨1,714 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 (₨219) | ₨292 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,718 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kenya is 35% more expensive than in India
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