- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (Shilling553) | Shilling561 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (Shilling439) | Shilling584 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (Shilling207) | Shilling415 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (Shilling98) | Shilling96 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (Shilling126) | Shilling174 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (Shilling226) | Shilling113 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 307 (Shilling475) | Shilling713 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (Shilling145) | Shilling229 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (Shilling55) | Shilling88 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (Shilling96) | Shilling178 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (Shilling816) | Shilling1,386 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (Shilling145) | Shilling157 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (Shilling49) | Shilling56 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,460 (Shilling115,095) | Shilling142,414 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,896 (Shilling61,668) | Shilling79,724 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,144 (Shilling9,496) | Shilling7,218 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,069 (Shilling57,298) | Shilling81,116 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,805 (Shilling38,341) | Shilling41,971 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,895 (Shilling6,020) | Shilling5,595 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (Shilling745) | Shilling3,356 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,462 (Shilling40,903) | Shilling38,875 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,863 (Shilling9,063) | Shilling10,674 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (Shilling594) | Shilling620 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 523 (Shilling808) | Shilling2,483 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 60% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,275 (Shilling8,154) | Shilling3,134 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,110 (Shilling4,807) | Shilling3,640 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,592 (Shilling8,644) | Shilling5,512 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,318 (Shilling11,312) | Shilling5,062 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,950 (Shilling1,797,604) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (Shilling66) | Shilling108 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,672 (Shilling2,584) | Shilling4,374 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (Shilling491) | Shilling279 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (Shilling769) | Shilling1,280 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,251 (Shilling1,934) | Shilling3,344 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (Shilling359) | Shilling387 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (Shilling246) | Shilling261 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (Shilling317) | Shilling378 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (Shilling108) | Shilling121 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (Shilling159) | Shilling148 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 520 (Shilling804) | Shilling837 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (Shilling2,527) | Shilling2,259 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (Shilling1,034) | Shilling1,243 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,972 (Shilling7,686) | Shilling2,201 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,313 (Shilling5,120) | Shilling4,341 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (Shilling574) | Shilling624 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (Shilling271) | Shilling312 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (Shilling351) | Shilling224 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,742 (Shilling49,064) | Shilling78,248 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (Shilling7) | Shilling5.40 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,075 (Shilling4,752) | Shilling8,325 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (Shilling212) | Shilling242 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.546
KES
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,795 prices entered by 1,018 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Kenya
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