Cost of living in Kenya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (Rp 66,432) | Rp 45,378 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (Rp 80,301) | Rp 54,330 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (Rp 40,415) | Rp 27,591 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (Rp 12,687) | Rp 19,722 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (Rp 24,075) | Rp 26,707 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling114 (Rp 12,122) | Rp 18,501 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (Rp 75,196) | Rp 56,542 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (Rp 29,287) | Rp 42,973 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (Rp 11,642) | Rp 22,558 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (Rp 25,133) | Rp 34,959 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,461 (Rp 155,667) | Rp 337,317 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling192 (Rp 20,432) | Rp 20,426 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (Rp 6,279) | Rp 17,971 | - 65% | |
| 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 | Shilling131,875 (Rp 14,047,740) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (Rp 5,980,699) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (Rp 1,602,875) | Rp 496,641 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling63,358 (Rp 6,749,115) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (Rp 2,492,642) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (Rp 900,673) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (Rp 625,603) | Rp 400,530 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (Rp 4,595,068) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (Rp 2,549,887) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (Rp 74,603) | Rp 43,866 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (Rp 223,192) | Rp 624,572 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (Rp 293,882) | Rp 439,901 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (Rp 602,950) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (Rp 614,923) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (Rp 262,818,160) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (Rp 17,119) | Rp 11,904 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (Rp 436,745) | Rp 150,291 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Rp 18,982) | Rp 36,367 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (Rp 34,087) | Rp 60,467 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (Rp 428,813) | Rp 313,421 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (Rp 35,447) | Rp 130,123 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Rp 32,859) | Rp 19,595 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (Rp 46,748) | Rp 34,558 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (Rp 10,652) | Rp 30,035 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (Rp 13,019) | Rp 15,580 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (Rp 139,081) | Rp 88,350 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (Rp 350,482) | Rp 216,012 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (Rp 168,920) | Rp 104,481 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (Rp 170,437) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,205 (Rp 447,909) | Rp 383,761 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,300 (Rp 138,480) | Rp 162,937 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (Rp 31,465) | Rp 36,298 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (Rp 27,710) | Rp 40,791 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (Rp 2,827,721) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (Rp 436) | Rp 2,029 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,256 (Rp 559,844) | Rp 496,553 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (Rp 32,614) | Rp 35,528 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
106.523
IDR
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 793 prices entered by 130 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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