- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling626 (¥676) | ¥1,006 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (¥636) | ¥711 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (¥451) | ¥445 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (¥105) | ¥198 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (¥187) | ¥270 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (¥125) | ¥689 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (¥769) | ¥889 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (¥255) | ¥637 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (¥94) | ¥430 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (¥190) | ¥262 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (¥1,507) | ¥1,549 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (¥169) | ¥212 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (¥61) | ¥195 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (¥155,989) | ¥242,113 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (¥86,822) | ¥121,422 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (¥7,084) | ¥21,895 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (¥93,980) | ¥116,929 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (¥44,035) | ¥79,022 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (¥6,039) | ¥12,611 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (¥3,662) | ¥4,156 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (¥42,996) | ¥55,558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (¥12,242) | ¥16,830 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (¥670) | ¥693 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (¥2,680) | ¥1,827 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (¥3,582) | ¥7,207 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (¥4,201) | ¥4,012 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (¥6,478) | ¥8,544 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (¥5,359) | ¥15,007 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 (¥1,378,616) | ¥2,657,440 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (¥118) | ¥147 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (¥4,850) | ¥11,877 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (¥301) | ¥1,278 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (¥1,244) | ¥1,016 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (¥3,741) | ¥4,123 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (¥419) | ¥630 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (¥321) | ¥711 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (¥499) | ¥484 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (¥130) | ¥145 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (¥160) | ¥213 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (¥975) | ¥2,946 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (¥2,593) | ¥4,119 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (¥1,388) | ¥3,373 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (¥2,376) | ¥12,005 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (¥4,686) | ¥8,157 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (¥673) | ¥903 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (¥337) | ¥498 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (¥246) | ¥551 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (¥84,469) | ¥49,094 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (¥4) | ¥56 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (¥9,039) | ¥10,056 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (¥261) | ¥474 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.080
JPY
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Cost of living in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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