- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling549 (€4.68) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling562 (€4.80) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (€3.70) | €4.49 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (€0.83) | €1.29 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (€1.44) | €3.88 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (€0.98) | €2.18 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (€2.02) | €2.07 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (€0.85) | €1.33 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (€1.51) | €1.33 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,231 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (€1.33) | €1.94 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (€0.48) | €1.24 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling140,773 (€1,201) | €1,301 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,742 (€706) | €881 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,310 (€62) | €132 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (€638) | €762 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling44,014 (€376) | €525 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (€49) | €124 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (€28) | €23 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (€341) | €392 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (€90) | €113 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (€5.29) | €4.48 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling598 (€5.11) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (€28) | €85 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (€29) | €33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (€57) | €92 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (€44) | €112 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (€9,997) | €19,683 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (€0.90) | €1.52 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (€39) | €36 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (€3.41) | €10 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (€29) | €86 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (€3.30) | €5.09 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling281 (€2.40) | €3.59 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling371 (€3.16) | €2.95 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling124 (€1.05) | €2.24 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (€1.14) | €2.00 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (€18) | €33 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (€25) | €64 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,741 (€40) | €64 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (€5.27) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling328 (€2.80) | €1.58 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (€1.92) | €4.97 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (€668) | €458 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,660 (€74) | €57 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (€2.20) | €5.31 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Italy
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