- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | Shilling624 (¥681) | ¥1,052 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (¥643) | ¥670 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling464 (¥506) | ¥478 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (¥112) | ¥207 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling170 (¥185) | ¥310 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling107 (¥117) | ¥815 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling814 (¥889) | ¥1,014 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (¥257) | ¥749 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (¥110) | ¥431 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling186 (¥204) | ¥291 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,133 (¥1,237) | ¥1,703 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 (¥173) | ¥199 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling71 (¥78) | ¥208 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling143,978 (¥157,146) | ¥236,601 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,947 (¥90,533) | ¥141,401 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,363 (¥6,945) | ¥18,611 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling84,241 (¥91,945) | ¥129,819 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,420 (¥44,117) | ¥88,209 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,504 (¥6,007) | ¥13,050 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,630 (¥3,962) | ¥4,177 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,217 (¥43,895) | ¥59,797 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,154 (¥12,174) | ¥18,392 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling755 (¥824) | ¥848 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 (¥422) | ¥2,575 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,482 (¥3,801) | ¥7,691 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,838 (¥4,189) | ¥4,244 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,531 (¥8,220) | ¥8,631 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,957 (¥6,502) | ¥13,887 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,206,640 (¥1,316,994) | ¥2,413,730 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling102 (¥111) | ¥137 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,431 (¥3,745) | ¥10,169 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling426 (¥465) | ¥1,229 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,284 (¥1,402) | ¥998 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,543 (¥3,867) | ¥4,043 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling368 (¥401) | ¥491 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling291 (¥318) | ¥659 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling419 (¥457) | ¥499 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 (¥142) | ¥124 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling137 (¥150) | ¥248 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling822 (¥897) | ¥3,314 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,354 (¥2,570) | ¥4,543 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,356 (¥1,480) | ¥3,386 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,752 (¥3,003) | ¥10,226 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,787 (¥5,225) | ¥7,804 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling630 (¥688) | ¥918 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling311 (¥339) | ¥479 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (¥256) | ¥573 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling84,975 (¥92,747) | ¥53,237 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (¥4) | ¥49 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,100 (¥8,841) | ¥11,808 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (¥281) | ¥546 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.091
JPY
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,797 prices entered by 548 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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