Cost of living in Kenya compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Kenya | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (6,066 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (10,685 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (4,987 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (1,213 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (2,924 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (789 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (6,731 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (2,178 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (1,029 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (2,296 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (14,907 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (1,753 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (668 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | - 39% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 9% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Kenya | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (1,329,684 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (592,319 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (77,574 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (513,714 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (246,267 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (24,349 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (53,321 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (194,790 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (146,092 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (9,739 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 6,744 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Kenya | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (21,658 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (29,830 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (60,099 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (61,265 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | - 39% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 21% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Kenya | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (23,061,255 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling200 (1,951 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 219% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (42,148 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 12% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Kenya | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (9,739 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (17,531 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (28,831 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (1,948 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (3,044 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (10,713 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (2,309 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (1,461 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (12,145 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 38% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Kenya | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (20,827 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (15,203 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 42,697 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (41,770 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (7,739 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (2,972 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (2,552 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (779,159 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (37 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (57,614 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling337 (3,278 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 277 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 10% cheaper than in Iraq
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