- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling610 (€4.96) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling582 (€4.74) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (€3.91) | €4.32 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (€0.87) | €1.30 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (€1.41) | €3.72 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling109 (€0.89) | €2.27 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling856 (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling221 (€1.80) | €1.99 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling110 (€0.89) | €1.33 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling183 (€1.49) | €1.31 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,099 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling157 (€1.28) | €2.04 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling77 (€0.63) | €1.21 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,980 (€1,180) | €1,348 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,749 (€674) | €887 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,286 (€59) | €124 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling82,362 (€670) | €812 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling39,425 (€321) | €570 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,441 (€44) | €112 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,590 (€29) | €23 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,384 (€321) | €372 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,680 (€95) | €117 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling727 (€5.92) | €4.62 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling433 (€3.53) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,086 (€25) | €84 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,793 (€31) | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,546 (€61) | €93 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,337 (€52) | €120 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,232,020 (€10,028) | €20,103 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling100 (€0.81) | €1.49 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,689 (€30) | €35 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling452 (€3.68) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling2,035 (€17) | €10 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,334 (€27) | €80 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling383 (€3.11) | €4.85 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling328 (€2.67) | €3.48 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling397 (€3.23) | €3.56 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling125 (€1.02) | €2.21 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling129 (€1.05) | €1.99 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling841 (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,429 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,441 (€12) | €17 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,959 (€16) | €68 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,795 (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling679 (€5.53) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.55) | €1.56 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling229 (€1.86) | €4.94 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling92,038 (€749) | €482 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling58 (€0.47) | €0.24 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,817 (€64) | €59 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling249 (€2.03) | €5.26 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Italy
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