- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling576 (€4.91) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling549 (€4.68) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling452 (€3.86) | €4.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling103 (€0.88) | €1.28 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling171 (€1.46) | €3.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling112 (€0.95) | €2.20 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling225 (€1.92) | €2.02 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (€0.85) | €1.32 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling184 (€1.57) | €1.35 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,196 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 (€1.35) | €2.01 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling72 (€0.62) | €1.27 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling145,688 (€1,244) | €1,279 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling81,452 (€695) | €872 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,891 (€59) | €130 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling77,075 (€658) | €791 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,539 (€355) | €550 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,540 (€47) | €128 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,442 (€29) | €23 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (€341) | €390 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,327 (€88) | €113 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling727 (€6) | €4.75 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 (€3.30) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (€26) | €85 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (€31) | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (€63) | €91 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (€47) | €120 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (€9,998) | €20,246 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling102 (€0.87) | €1.49 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,398 (€38) | €35 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (€3.41) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,322 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (€29) | €84 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (€3.30) | €4.99 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.63) | €3.43 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (€3.90) | €3.08 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 (€1.11) | €2.21 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (€1.23) | €2.02 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling842 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,277 (€19) | €32 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,332 (€11) | €17 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (€25) | €67 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,764 (€41) | €63 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling623 (€5.32) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling323 (€2.76) | €1.58 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling230 (€1.97) | €4.99 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling79,448 (€678) | €479 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (€0.03) | €0.24 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,512 (€73) | €59 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling263 (€2.25) | €5.28 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Italy
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