- 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 | Shilling519 (¥578) | ¥1,066 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling557 (¥620) | ¥676 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling451 (¥502) | ¥497 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (¥110) | ¥203 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling172 (¥192) | ¥297 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (¥129) | ¥791 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling769 (¥856) | ¥924 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling240 (¥267) | ¥748 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling105 (¥117) | ¥429 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling179 (¥199) | ¥281 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,236 (¥1,376) | ¥1,661 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (¥177) | ¥195 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (¥63) | ¥199 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling141,961 (¥157,981) | ¥217,864 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 (¥87,934) | ¥136,533 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 (¥8,667) | ¥19,622 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 (¥81,650) | ¥113,659 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 (¥43,176) | ¥71,360 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (¥6,376) | ¥12,437 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (¥3,649) | ¥4,275 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (¥44,500) | ¥57,256 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,905 (¥12,136) | ¥15,779 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling680 (¥757) | ¥735 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling662 (¥737) | ¥2,185 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (¥3,430) | ¥8,366 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (¥4,060) | ¥4,467 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (¥8,169) | ¥7,902 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (¥6,183) | ¥14,620 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (¥1,303,500) | ¥2,517,540 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (¥117) | ¥140 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (¥5,048) | ¥10,332 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (¥445) | ¥1,278 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (¥1,817) | ¥1,019 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (¥3,796) | ¥3,956 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (¥431) | ¥567 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (¥343) | ¥681 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (¥508) | ¥495 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 (¥142) | ¥133 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (¥160) | ¥261 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 (¥902) | ¥3,143 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (¥2,337) | ¥4,305 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (¥1,438) | ¥3,413 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (¥3,198) | ¥14,181 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 (¥5,473) | ¥8,033 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (¥687) | ¥968 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 (¥370) | ¥479 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 (¥252) | ¥594 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (¥87,078) | ¥52,524 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 (¥7) | ¥62 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 (¥9,672) | ¥10,702 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 (¥298) | ¥468 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.113
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Cost of living in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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