Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (¥609) | ¥1,145 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (¥667) | ¥719 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (¥503) | ¥437 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (¥134) | ¥211 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling250 (¥274) | ¥282 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (¥110) | ¥815 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (¥1,172) | ¥951 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (¥304) | ¥984 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (¥111) | ¥421 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (¥214) | ¥268 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (¥1,127) | ¥1,770 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (¥186) | ¥217 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (¥55) | ¥225 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (¥136,833) | ¥194,768 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (¥60,769) | ¥126,641 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (¥21,848) | ¥21,178 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (¥56,546) | ¥142,258 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (¥25,542) | ¥80,836 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (¥10,332) | ¥13,643 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (¥5,922) | ¥3,988 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (¥43,473) | ¥59,521 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (¥8,530) | ¥17,809 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (¥735) | ¥665 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (¥333) | ¥2,700 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (¥2,836) | ¥7,941 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (¥2,993) | ¥4,162 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (¥5,616) | ¥7,471 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (¥6,057) | ¥15,388 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (¥3,272,979) | ¥2,576,380 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (¥129) | ¥161 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (¥4,021) | ¥16,725 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (¥196) | ¥1,370 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (¥351) | ¥1,955 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (¥2,196) | ¥3,523 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (¥365) | ¥2,205 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (¥339) | ¥648 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (¥482) | ¥409 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (¥126) | ¥143 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (¥134) | ¥184 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (¥791) | ¥3,583 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (¥2,009) | ¥4,280 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (¥1,544) | ¥3,593 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (¥1,757) | ¥20,657 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (¥3,815) | ¥6,242 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (¥709) | ¥1,034 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (¥303) | ¥533 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (¥262) | ¥526 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (¥29,152) | ¥58,872 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (¥4) | ¥41 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 (¥2,736) | ¥11,178 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 (¥316) | ¥554 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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