Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling805 (€6) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€4.95) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (€2.90) | €4.42 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling104 (€0.78) | €1.23 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling203 (€1.52) | €3.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.76) | €2.12 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.12) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.03) | €1.85 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.69) | €1.28 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (€1.52) | €1.23 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,842 (€14) | €7 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling160 (€1.20) | €1.82 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.51) | €0.98 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling119,098 (€891) | €1,058 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€366) | €728 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€64) | €116 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€580) | €821 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€370) | €549 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€32) | €91 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€32) | €23 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,725 (€342) | €370 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€84) | €116 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €5.38 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.54) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (€20) | €85 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (€28) | €35 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€34) | €84 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€45) | €107 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (€18,566) | €24,523 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.82) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,815 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.69) | €7 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€15) | €81 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling237 (€1.78) | €5.60 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€2.91) | €3.59 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.46) | €2.59 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.23) | €2.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.24) | €2.00 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€5.75) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €35 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €84 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€35) | €67 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.29) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.34) | €1.72 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.76) | €4.89 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€294) | €464 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.19 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€32) | €50 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (€2.12) | €5.54 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Italy
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