- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 391 (Shilling628) | Shilling622 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 294 (Shilling471) | Shilling589 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (Shilling212) | Shilling464 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (Shilling102) | Shilling103 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (Shilling140) | Shilling174 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 165 (Shilling265) | Shilling107 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (Shilling502) | Shilling814 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (Shilling156) | Shilling236 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (Shilling61) | Shilling101 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (Shilling102) | Shilling186 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 536 (Shilling860) | Shilling1,133 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (Shilling151) | Shilling159 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (Shilling57) | Shilling77 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,087 (Shilling123,670) | Shilling143,978 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,133 (Shilling70,801) | Shilling82,947 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,603 (Shilling10,593) | Shilling6,363 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,953 (Shilling64,095) | Shilling84,241 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,985 (Shilling44,896) | Shilling40,420 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,847 (Shilling7,775) | Shilling5,504 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (Shilling753) | Shilling3,630 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,647 (Shilling47,563) | Shilling40,217 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,566 (Shilling8,930) | Shilling11,154 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 410 (Shilling657) | Shilling755 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 585 (Shilling939) | Shilling386 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,084 (Shilling8,156) | Shilling3,482 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,892 (Shilling4,639) | Shilling3,838 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,614 (Shilling9,006) | Shilling7,531 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,827 (Shilling12,556) | Shilling5,957 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,141,200 (Shilling1,830,805) | Shilling1,206,640 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (Shilling64) | Shilling102 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,924 (Shilling3,086) | Shilling3,431 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (Shilling483) | Shilling426 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (Shilling895) | Shilling1,299 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,421 (Shilling2,280) | Shilling3,460 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 (Shilling401) | Shilling368 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (Shilling272) | Shilling291 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (Shilling319) | Shilling419 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (Shilling118) | Shilling130 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (Shilling168) | Shilling137 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 642 (Shilling1,029) | Shilling822 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,608 (Shilling2,579) | Shilling2,426 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 675 (Shilling1,083) | Shilling1,323 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,512 (Shilling8,843) | Shilling2,752 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,546 (Shilling5,689) | Shilling4,790 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (Shilling657) | Shilling630 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (Shilling291) | Shilling311 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 209 (Shilling335) | Shilling231 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,797 (Shilling52,616) | Shilling84,975 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (Shilling6) | Shilling16 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,084 (Shilling4,948) | Shilling8,171 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (Shilling204) | Shilling250 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.604
KES
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,636 prices entered by 954 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Kenya
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 33% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Angola is 90% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 10% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Kenya
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Kenya