Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling563 (¥651) | ¥1,031 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling779 (¥900) | ¥790 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling494 (¥571) | ¥518 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling136 (¥158) | ¥219 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling248 (¥286) | ¥311 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (¥137) | ¥564 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 (¥1,156) | ¥1,287 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling399 (¥461) | ¥611 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (¥123) | ¥399 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling255 (¥295) | ¥307 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,585 (¥1,832) | ¥1,249 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 (¥231) | ¥203 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (¥77) | ¥177 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 (¥148,486) | ¥358,144 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 (¥71,120) | ¥174,960 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 (¥10,465) | ¥20,112 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (¥61,162) | ¥167,408 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 (¥30,289) | ¥104,544 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 (¥9,230) | ¥13,280 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,457 (¥3,997) | ¥4,420 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 (¥46,217) | ¥61,842 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (¥17,342) | ¥10,283 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (¥1,156) | ¥1,221 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 (¥2,520) | ¥8,396 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 (¥3,508) | ¥5,233 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 (¥6,808) | ¥9,250 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 (¥6,882) | ¥12,490 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 (¥2,849,525) | ¥2,997,270 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (¥227) | ¥169 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,197 (¥4,852) | ¥9,026 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling500 (¥578) | ¥1,575 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling500 (¥578) | ¥2,993 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (¥2,312) | ¥6,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (¥231) | ¥1,337 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (¥361) | ¥948 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (¥1,272) | ¥622 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (¥274) | ¥224 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (¥173) | ¥204 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (¥1,442) | ¥4,086 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,526 (¥4,076) | ¥5,113 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,667 (¥1,927) | ¥3,854 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,000 (¥3,468) | ¥12,839 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,583 (¥5,298) | ¥7,916 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (¥1,156) | ¥1,898 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling334 (¥386) | ¥526 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 (¥347) | ¥631 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (¥92,493) | ¥35,175 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,442 (¥6,291) | ¥9,541 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 (¥389) | ¥578 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,027 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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