- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Shilling1,236) | Shilling561 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling781) | Shilling584 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (Shilling410) | Shilling415 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (Shilling170) | Shilling96 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (Shilling305) | Shilling174 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (Shilling314) | Shilling113 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (Shilling532) | Shilling713 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Shilling346) | Shilling229 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (Shilling200) | Shilling88 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (Shilling208) | Shilling178 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Shilling1,984) | Shilling1,386 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (Shilling159) | Shilling157 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (Shilling175) | Shilling56 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 19% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (Shilling160,464) | Shilling142,414 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (Shilling87,014) | Shilling79,724 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (Shilling19,311) | Shilling7,218 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (Shilling104,211) | Shilling81,116 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (Shilling64,440) | Shilling41,971 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (Shilling16,016) | Shilling5,595 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (Shilling4,342) | Shilling3,356 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (Shilling35,815) | Shilling38,875 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Shilling12,014) | Shilling10,674 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Shilling808) | Shilling620 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Shilling1,016) | Shilling2,483 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 61% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Shilling4,890) | Shilling3,134 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (Shilling5,576) | Shilling3,640 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Shilling9,978) | Shilling5,512 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (Shilling10,604) | Shilling5,062 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 31% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (Shilling2,811,418) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Shilling80) | Shilling108 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (Shilling5,174) | Shilling4,374 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 48% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling676) | Shilling279 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Shilling1,447) | Shilling1,280 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (Shilling4,549) | Shilling3,344 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling706) | Shilling387 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (Shilling328) | Shilling261 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (Shilling387) | Shilling378 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (Shilling287) | Shilling121 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (Shilling200) | Shilling148 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Shilling1,466) | Shilling837 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 68% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Shilling5,515) | Shilling2,259 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Shilling1,577) | Shilling1,243 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (Shilling6,541) | Shilling2,201 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (Shilling9,608) | Shilling4,341 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Shilling922) | Shilling624 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.06 (Shilling314) | Shilling312 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (Shilling298) | Shilling224 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (Shilling43,243) | Shilling78,248 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (Shilling57) | Shilling5.40 | + 955% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (Shilling4,728) | Shilling8,325 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Shilling951) | Shilling242 | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
102.605
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,191 prices entered by 221 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 41% more expensive than in Kenya
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