- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling533 (¥583) | ¥1,037 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling555 (¥607) | ¥692 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (¥474) | ¥436 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (¥105) | ¥203 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (¥185) | ¥287 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (¥124) | ¥777 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (¥804) | ¥927 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling226 (¥248) | ¥688 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 (¥102) | ¥416 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (¥193) | ¥277 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,274 (¥1,395) | ¥1,538 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling155 (¥170) | ¥199 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (¥61) | ¥198 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling138,637 (¥151,725) | ¥228,794 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,724 (¥87,250) | ¥126,664 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,218 (¥7,899) | ¥21,159 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (¥81,854) | ¥113,754 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,971 (¥45,934) | ¥74,885 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (¥6,123) | ¥12,611 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,308 (¥3,620) | ¥4,094 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,875 (¥42,545) | ¥55,558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,674 (¥11,682) | ¥16,830 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (¥679) | ¥693 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling632 (¥691) | ¥1,849 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,924 (¥3,200) | ¥6,923 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,217 (¥3,520) | ¥4,215 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,975 (¥8,728) | ¥8,395 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,282 (¥5,781) | ¥13,972 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (¥1,281,900) | ¥2,590,890 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling107 (¥117) | ¥145 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,374 (¥4,787) | ¥11,257 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling247 (¥270) | ¥1,278 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,280 (¥1,401) | ¥1,016 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (¥3,660) | ¥3,622 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (¥423) | ¥630 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling282 (¥309) | ¥707 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling378 (¥414) | ¥455 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (¥133) | ¥137 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (¥162) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (¥916) | ¥2,939 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,133 (¥2,335) | ¥4,071 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,243 (¥1,360) | ¥3,365 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (¥2,409) | ¥14,181 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,602 (¥5,036) | ¥7,768 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling593 (¥649) | ¥964 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling322 (¥353) | ¥487 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling222 (¥243) | ¥586 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (¥85,635) | ¥49,094 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 (¥8) | ¥56 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,325 (¥9,111) | ¥10,451 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (¥282) | ¥468 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.094
JPY
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Cost of living in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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