Cost of living in Kenya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling648 (Rp 82,848) | Rp 62,394 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling755 (Rp 96,557) | Rp 60,225 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling461 (Rp 58,945) | Rp 32,593 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (Rp 15,242) | Rp 24,570 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling241 (Rp 30,877) | Rp 31,337 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling109 (Rp 13,973) | Rp 14,750 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling876 (Rp 112,032) | Rp 72,901 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (Rp 36,174) | Rp 45,403 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling127 (Rp 16,261) | Rp 22,376 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling304 (Rp 38,934) | Rp 32,966 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,499 (Rp 191,788) | Rp 344,694 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling188 (Rp 24,038) | Rp 18,943 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling43 (Rp 5,561) | Rp 15,178 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling156,758 (Rp 20,050,228) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling93,468 (Rp 11,955,081) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,126 (Rp 911,468) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling65,576 (Rp 8,387,551) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling55,238 (Rp 7,065,224) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,581 (Rp 585,965) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,272 (Rp 418,546) | Rp 378,883 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,351 (Rp 4,649,446) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling16,041 (Rp 2,051,696) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling991 (Rp 126,717) | Rp 91,402 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling550 (Rp 70,348) | Rp 83,441 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,708 (Rp 858,036) | Rp 651,126 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,827 (Rp 361,565) | Rp 458,661 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,950 (Rp 1,144,744) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling7,335 (Rp 938,246) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,538,990 (Rp 324,751,063) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling180 (Rp 23,003) | Rp 12,092 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,746 (Rp 607,045) | Rp 199,904 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling303 (Rp 38,755) | Rp 22,456 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling414 (Rp 52,956) | Rp 96,147 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,204 (Rp 281,899) | Rp 264,826 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling1,000 (Rp 127,903) | Rp 66,604 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling250 (Rp 31,977) | Rp 26,592 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (Rp 38,374) | Rp 33,023 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling201 (Rp 25,745) | Rp 27,953 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling161 (Rp 20,581) | Rp 21,349 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling738 (Rp 94,363) | Rp 84,361 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,541 (Rp 325,017) | Rp 261,890 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,871 (Rp 239,278) | Rp 96,262 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,518 (Rp 322,038) | Rp 496,791 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,892 (Rp 625,741) | Rp 397,663 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling749 (Rp 95,787) | Rp 149,637 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling374 (Rp 47,784) | Rp 38,785 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling330 (Rp 42,198) | Rp 50,891 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (Rp 10,232,449) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,740 (Rp 606,278) | Rp 433,566 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling296 (Rp 37,864) | Rp 43,715 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 693 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
127.906
IDR
/
KES
Cost of living in Kenya is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia
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