Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling498 (€3.87) | €16 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling657 (€5.11) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling378 (€2.94) | €4.61 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling101 (€0.79) | €1.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling243 (€1.89) | €3.65 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling101 (€0.78) | €2.22 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling597 (€4.64) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling249 (€1.93) | €2.11 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 (€0.72) | €1.32 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (€1.51) | €1.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,019 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (€1.28) | €1.95 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (€0.38) | €1.21 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling126,273 (€981) | €1,142 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling53,720 (€418) | €845 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling22,993 (€179) | €143 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling50,879 (€395) | €756 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling21,699 (€169) | €559 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,851 (€77) | €108 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,537 (€43) | €26 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling38,448 (€299) | €350 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (€60) | €135 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (€5.20) | €5.36 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (€2.36) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (€20) | €78 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (€21) | €31 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (€40) | €86 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (€43) | €130 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,726,170 (€13,417) | €23,382 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (€0.91) | €1.59 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.39) | €7 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.49) | €7 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (€16) | €71 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.59) | €4.82 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.40) | €3.40 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€3.41) | €3.26 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (€0.89) | €2.46 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.95) | €1.72 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (€5.60) | €18 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (€14) | €36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,250 (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€12) | €78 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (€27) | €65 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (€5.02) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.15) | €1.65 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (€1.86) | €4.95 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€206) | €549 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (€0.03) | €0.14 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 (€39) | €50 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling273 (€2.12) | €5.72 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,840 prices entered by 266 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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