- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling519 (€4.38) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling557 (€4.70) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling451 (€3.81) | €4.44 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.83) | €1.28 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling172 (€1.45) | €3.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (€0.98) | €2.21 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling769 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling240 (€2.03) | €2.07 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling105 (€0.89) | €1.38 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling179 (€1.51) | €1.40 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,236 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (€1.34) | €1.97 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (€0.48) | €1.26 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling141,961 (€1,197) | €1,279 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 (€666) | €873 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 (€66) | €130 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 (€619) | €786 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 (€327) | €540 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (€48) | €128 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (€28) | €23 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (€337) | €390 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,905 (€92) | €110 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling680 (€5.73) | €4.62 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling662 (€5.58) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (€26) | €86 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (€31) | €34 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (€62) | €91 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (€47) | €115 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (€9,878) | €20,179 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (€0.89) | €1.51 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (€38) | €36 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (€3.37) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (€14) | €10 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (€29) | €81 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (€3.26) | €5.29 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.60) | €3.60 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (€3.85) | €3.05 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 (€1.08) | €2.28 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (€1.21) | €1.96 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (€18) | €33 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (€24) | €67 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 (€41) | €64 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (€5.21) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 (€2.80) | €1.58 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 (€1.91) | €4.92 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (€660) | €460 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 (€73) | €59 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 (€2.26) | €5.30 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Italy
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