- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Italy
- Comparison
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 | Shilling626 (€5.42) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (€5.09) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (€3.61) | €4.51 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (€0.84) | €1.29 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (€1.50) | €3.66 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (€1.00) | €2.07 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (€2.05) | €1.95 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (€0.75) | €1.20 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (€1.52) | €1.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (€1.35) | €1.90 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (€0.49) | €1.10 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (€1,249) | €1,322 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (€695) | €893 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (€57) | €134 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (€753) | €809 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (€353) | €547 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (€48) | €101 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (€29) | €24 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (€344) | €368 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (€98) | €110 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (€5.36) | €4.41 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (€21) | €10 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (€29) | €81 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (€34) | €34 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (€52) | €96 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (€43) | €122 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 (€11,043) | €21,830 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (€0.94) | €1.54 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (€2.41) | €9 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (€3.36) | €5.20 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (€2.57) | €3.57 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (€3.99) | €3.34 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (€1.04) | €2.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (€1.28) | €2.02 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (€21) | €35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (€19) | €71 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (€38) | €68 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (€5.39) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (€2.70) | €1.63 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (€1.97) | €5.21 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (€677) | €454 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (€0.03) | €0.20 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (€72) | €65 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (€2.09) | €5.37 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00865
EUR
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,829 prices entered by 875 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Italy
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Italy
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Angola is 36% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 78% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 18% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Italy
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Italy