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Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 53% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Shilling1,139) | Shilling646 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Shilling752) | Shilling643 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (Shilling415) | Shilling434 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (Shilling162) | Shilling101 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (Shilling301) | Shilling184 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (Shilling306) | Shilling118 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (Shilling522) | Shilling718 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Shilling340) | Shilling247 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.59 (Shilling261) | Shilling93 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (Shilling214) | Shilling177 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Shilling1,799) | Shilling1,516 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.49 (Shilling150) | Shilling159 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (Shilling187) | Shilling57 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 22% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,453 (Shilling146,245) | Shilling145,962 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $782 (Shilling78,678) | Shilling74,771 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (Shilling18,104) | Shilling7,001 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $865 (Shilling87,128) | Shilling85,300 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $546 (Shilling54,978) | Shilling36,071 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (Shilling14,943) | Shilling5,308 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (Shilling4,158) | Shilling3,503 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $313 (Shilling31,461) | Shilling39,591 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Shilling11,309) | Shilling11,573 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Shilling670) | Shilling588 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Shilling966) | Shilling468 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 44% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Shilling5,056) | Shilling3,318 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (Shilling5,462) | Shilling4,080 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Shilling9,778) | Shilling6,292 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (Shilling10,477) | Shilling4,965 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 18% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,524 (Shilling2,670,171) | Shilling1,442,520 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (Shilling77) | Shilling111 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (Shilling4,809) | Shilling4,386 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Shilling642) | Shilling456 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Shilling1,420) | Shilling1,158 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (Shilling3,941) | Shilling2,793 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling694) | Shilling388 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (Shilling308) | Shilling338 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.32 (Shilling334) | Shilling493 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (Shilling320) | Shilling127 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (Shilling175) | Shilling189 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Shilling1,245) | Shilling914 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (Shilling5,160) | Shilling2,447 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Shilling1,536) | Shilling1,190 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Shilling8,461) | Shilling2,269 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (Shilling9,655) | Shilling4,195 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Shilling869) | Shilling665 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (Shilling309) | Shilling308 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (Shilling317) | Shilling220 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $402 (Shilling40,508) | Shilling52,811 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (Shilling56) | Shilling4.00 | + 1298% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (Shilling4,507) | Shilling5,304 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Shilling928) | Shilling251 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
100.670
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,058 prices entered by 205 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 39% more expensive than in Kenya
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