Cost of living in Kenya compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (Dinar 4.415) | Dinar 4.292 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (Dinar 4.269) | Dinar 4.247 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (Dinar 2.773) | Dinar 2.006 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (Dinar 0.641) | Dinar 0.942 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (Dinar 1.331) | Dinar 1.414 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (Dinar 0.658) | Dinar 0.583 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (Dinar 4.413) | Dinar 2.748 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (Dinar 1.750) | Dinar 1.285 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 0.608 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (Dinar 1.291) | Dinar 5.002 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling159 (Dinar 1.024) | Dinar 1.098 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (Dinar 0.443) | Dinar 0.365 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 29% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (Dinar 880) | Dinar 592 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (Dinar 316) | Dinar 325 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 71 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (Dinar 500) | Dinar 372 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Dinar 319) | Dinar 225 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 39 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 16 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (Dinar 309) | Dinar 195 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 88 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (Dinar 5.290) | Dinar 4.719 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (Dinar 2.193) | Dinar 4.797 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 40 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 51 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 57 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 44 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (Dinar 16,017) | Dinar 18,921 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 0.861 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 37 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (Dinar 1.459) | Dinar 3.829 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (Dinar 5.203) | Dinar 4.766 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (Dinar 2.502) | Dinar 4.862 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (Dinar 2.506) | Dinar 2.846 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (Dinar 2.123) | Dinar 3.554 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (Dinar 1.065) | Dinar 1.147 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (Dinar 1.070) | Dinar 2.454 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (Dinar 4.958) | Dinar 5.499 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 17 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 39 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (Dinar 3.702) | Dinar 3.959 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (Dinar 2.020) | Dinar 3.087 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (Dinar 1.517) | Dinar 9 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (Dinar 254) | Dinar 426 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (Dinar 0.021) | Dinar 0.036 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 40 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling297 (Dinar 1.919) | Dinar 2.792 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00646
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 610 prices entered by 91 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Jordan
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