Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling708 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling589 (€5.26) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (€3.74) | €4.40 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (€0.95) | €1.24 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (€1.75) | €3.40 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling112 (€1.00) | €2.03 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling723 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling266 (€2.38) | €1.79 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling113 (€1.01) | €1.31 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (€1.57) | €1.31 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,350 (€12) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling173 (€1.55) | €1.90 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling55 (€0.49) | €1.30 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling125,305 (€1,119) | €1,322 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling66,920 (€598) | €940 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,830 (€61) | €124 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling78,179 (€698) | €807 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling32,160 (€287) | €623 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,285 (€29) | €91 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,779 (€34) | €23 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,756 (€328) | €342 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,098 (€90) | €107 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (€4.46) | €4.80 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (€4.46) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,185 (€28) | €83 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,585 (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,908 (€44) | €87 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,313 (€56) | €115 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,664,660 (€14,864) | €22,984 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (€1.03) | €1.56 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,588 (€32) | €36 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€2.02) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,051 (€27) | €79 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (€2.47) | €4.39 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (€3.17) | €3.10 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.94) | €2.71 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling132 (€1.17) | €2.05 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling155 (€1.38) | €1.70 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,027 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,642 (€24) | €35 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,295 (€12) | €17 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€18) | €103 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,969 (€35) | €64 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling492 (€4.39) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling306 (€2.73) | €1.46 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling234 (€2.09) | €5.01 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (€413) | €433 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.78 (€0.03) | €0.14 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,763 (€51) | €59 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling292 (€2.61) | €5.38 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Italy
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