Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling673 (¥680) | ¥1,001 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (¥605) | ¥722 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling408 (¥412) | ¥446 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (¥101) | ¥214 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling199 (¥201) | ¥289 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (¥103) | ¥501 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling732 (¥739) | ¥1,246 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (¥286) | ¥640 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling107 (¥108) | ¥381 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling194 (¥196) | ¥260 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,361 (¥1,375) | ¥1,652 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (¥171) | ¥221 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (¥49) | ¥277 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling118,369 (¥119,544) | ¥182,340 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,527 (¥57,088) | ¥121,270 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,228 (¥6,290) | ¥15,948 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling73,257 (¥73,985) | ¥127,445 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling47,410 (¥47,880) | ¥86,552 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,635 (¥3,671) | ¥11,000 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,331 (¥3,364) | ¥3,835 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,837 (¥38,212) | ¥39,892 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,345 (¥10,447) | ¥10,465 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling740 (¥747) | ¥749 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (¥505) | ¥2,162 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,331 (¥2,354) | ¥6,528 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,776 (¥2,803) | ¥4,644 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,269 (¥6,331) | ¥7,685 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,358 (¥5,411) | ¥13,013 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,779,890 (¥1,797,565) | ¥2,936,380 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (¥112) | ¥142 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,868 (¥3,906) | ¥9,348 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (¥228) | ¥1,406 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (¥814) | ¥929 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (¥2,053) | ¥8,740 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (¥280) | ¥554 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (¥392) | ¥669 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (¥332) | ¥525 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (¥167) | ¥206 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (¥167) | ¥238 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 (¥775) | ¥2,654 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,793 (¥1,811) | ¥3,275 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,323 (¥1,336) | ¥3,323 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (¥2,020) | ¥16,766 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,115 (¥4,156) | ¥5,924 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling559 (¥564) | ¥806 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling310 (¥313) | ¥520 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling236 (¥239) | ¥510 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (¥46,702) | ¥47,822 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (¥3) | ¥26 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,105 (¥5,156) | ¥8,220 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling304 (¥307) | ¥491 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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