Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 67% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Shilling1,430) | Shilling753 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Shilling751) | Shilling684 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (Shilling318) | Shilling363 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (Shilling203) | Shilling96 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (Shilling342) | Shilling197 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (Shilling457) | Shilling112 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (Shilling503) | Shilling648 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (Shilling590) | Shilling284 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (Shilling316) | Shilling89 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (Shilling196) | Shilling212 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,649) | Shilling1,391 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (Shilling156) | Shilling162 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (Shilling223) | Shilling62 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 27% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (Shilling157,173) | Shilling133,435 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (Shilling98,136) | Shilling89,218 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (Shilling17,896) | Shilling8,499 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (Shilling79,568) | Shilling77,444 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (Shilling55,329) | Shilling49,372 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (Shilling14,165) | Shilling4,266 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Shilling4,543) | Shilling3,808 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (Shilling36,441) | Shilling45,255 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Shilling9,294) | Shilling12,053 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Shilling722) | Shilling1,479 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Shilling1,353) | Shilling200 | + 577% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 20% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Shilling4,936) | Shilling5,892 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Shilling5,297) | Shilling4,033 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Shilling9,344) | Shilling8,881 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Shilling9,925) | Shilling5,566 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 9% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (Shilling2,799,744) | Shilling2,431,380 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Shilling80) | Shilling135 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (Shilling3,546) | Shilling4,015 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Shilling700) | Shilling210 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Shilling1,592) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (Shilling4,412) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Shilling821) | Shilling343 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (Shilling428) | Shilling225 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (Shilling431) | Shilling650 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (Shilling295) | Shilling100 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (Shilling235) | Shilling60 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Shilling2,327) | Shilling300 | + 676% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Shilling4,635) | Shilling1,957 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Shilling1,706) | Shilling1,211 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (Shilling7,085) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Shilling7,858) | Shilling4,436 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Shilling935) | Shilling784 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (Shilling349) | Shilling293 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (Shilling308) | Shilling255 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (Shilling56,606) | Shilling37,703 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Shilling13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Shilling4,125) | Shilling4,632 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Shilling1,008) | Shilling248 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 856 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
108.117
KES
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 28% more expensive than in Kenya
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