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 | Shilling551 (¥563) | ¥981 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling659 (¥675) | ¥700 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling356 (¥364) | ¥414 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (¥102) | ¥205 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling197 (¥202) | ¥251 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 (¥106) | ¥659 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling564 (¥577) | ¥964 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (¥257) | ¥743 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (¥95) | ¥391 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (¥207) | ¥296 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,074 (¥1,098) | ¥1,420 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (¥165) | ¥178 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (¥54) | ¥217 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling112,926 (¥115,511) | ¥299,320 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,166 (¥61,544) | ¥164,446 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (¥8,694) | ¥21,056 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling56,349 (¥57,638) | ¥150,152 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,281 (¥23,814) | ¥78,123 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (¥4,364) | ¥11,902 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,444 (¥4,545) | ¥4,118 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,255 (¥46,291) | ¥70,060 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,053 (¥12,329) | ¥12,705 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,479 (¥1,513) | ¥794 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling200 (¥205) | ¥2,406 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,726 (¥2,788) | ¥7,319 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,566 (¥2,625) | ¥4,417 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,150 (¥5,268) | ¥8,375 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,684 (¥5,814) | ¥13,139 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (¥1,633,669) | ¥2,627,120 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (¥114) | ¥135 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,548 (¥3,629) | ¥10,272 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling210 (¥215) | ¥1,148 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling343 (¥351) | ¥803 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling225 (¥230) | ¥611 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling650 (¥665) | ¥528 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (¥102) | ¥152 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling60 (¥61) | ¥258 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (¥307) | ¥3,156 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,957 (¥2,001) | ¥3,672 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,541 (¥1,576) | ¥3,638 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (¥4,298) | ¥6,066 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling784 (¥802) | ¥1,131 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling282 (¥288) | ¥435 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (¥259) | ¥548 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling37,703 (¥38,566) | ¥55,862 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (¥5,470) | ¥9,625 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling248 (¥254) | ¥530 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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