Cost of living in Kenya compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Kenya | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (Dinar 5.173) | Dinar 8 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (Dinar 4.306) | Dinar 5.375 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (Dinar 2.351) | Dinar 2.877 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (Dinar 0.693) | Dinar 1.154 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (Dinar 1.324) | Dinar 1.606 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (Dinar 0.487) | Dinar 0.567 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (Dinar 2.452) | Dinar 3.323 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (Dinar 0.965) | Dinar 1.366 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (Dinar 0.450) | Dinar 0.617 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (Dinar 1.183) | Dinar 3.114 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (Dinar 0.982) | Dinar 1.066 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (Dinar 0.540) | Dinar 0.279 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 25% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Kenya | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (Dinar 958) | Dinar 646 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (Dinar 630) | Dinar 358 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 56 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (Dinar 477) | Dinar 485 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (Dinar 114) | Dinar 236 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 29 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 16 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 172 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (Dinar 117) | Dinar 103 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (Dinar 3.421) | Dinar 5.986 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Kenya | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 49 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 54 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 62 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 59 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Kenya | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (Dinar 8,728) | Dinar 21,660 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (Dinar 0.943) | Dinar 1.046 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 33 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Kenya | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Dinar 0.870) | Dinar 2.859 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (Dinar 1.563) | Dinar 8 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 20 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (Dinar 1.625) | Dinar 5.838 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Dinar 1.507) | Dinar 2.893 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (Dinar 2.143) | Dinar 3.769 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (Dinar 0.488) | Dinar 1.811 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 2.135 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Kenya | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 41 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 49 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (Dinar 4.425) | Dinar 6 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (Dinar 1.609) | Dinar 3.742 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (Dinar 1.270) | Dinar 4.602 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 273 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (Dinar 0.020) | Dinar 0.100 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 52 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (Dinar 1.492) | Dinar 2.437 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 771 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00488
JOD
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Cost of living in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Jordan
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