Cost of living in Russia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Russia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 527 (Shilling1,038) | Shilling555 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 328 (Shilling647) | Shilling607 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 181 (Shilling357) | Shilling458 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (Shilling156) | Shilling122 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (Shilling229) | Shilling251 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 219 (Shilling431) | Shilling100 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (Shilling853) | Shilling1,067 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 116 (Shilling228) | Shilling277 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 64 (Shilling126) | Shilling101 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (Shilling142) | Shilling195 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (Shilling1,308) | Shilling1,026 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 138 (Shilling271) | Shilling170 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (Shilling84) | Shilling50 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Russia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,806 (Shilling141,540) | Shilling167,129 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,038 (Shilling86,806) | Shilling55,335 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,274 (Shilling16,309) | Shilling19,894 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 42,007 (Shilling82,803) | Shilling51,490 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,777 (Shilling52,781) | Shilling23,259 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,978 (Shilling9,812) | Shilling9,408 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 524 (Shilling1,032) | Shilling5,393 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,749 (Shilling52,726) | Shilling39,587 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,456 (Shilling18,639) | Shilling7,768 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 510 (Shilling1,005) | Shilling669 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,022 (Shilling2,015) | Shilling303 | + 565% | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 195% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Russia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,930 (Shilling11,688) | Shilling2,582 | + 353% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,679 (Shilling7,252) | Shilling2,725 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,501 (Shilling12,814) | Shilling5,114 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,133 (Shilling14,059) | Shilling5,515 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Russia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,075,680 (Shilling4,091,475) | Shilling2,980,350 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (Shilling100) | Shilling138 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,828 (Shilling3,602) | Shilling3,661 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Russia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 435 (Shilling858) | Shilling178 | + 382% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 447 (Shilling881) | Shilling320 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,454 (Shilling2,866) | Shilling2,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 316 (Shilling624) | Shilling333 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 231 (Shilling455) | Shilling308 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 242 (Shilling477) | Shilling439 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 105 (Shilling207) | Shilling115 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (Shilling254) | Shilling122 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 535 (Shilling1,055) | Shilling721 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 118% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Russia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,529 (Shilling3,014) | Shilling1,829 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 617 (Shilling1,216) | Shilling1,406 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,407 (Shilling6,715) | Shilling1,600 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,124 (Shilling8,129) | Shilling3,473 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 391 (Shilling770) | Shilling645 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 189 (Shilling373) | Shilling276 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 222 (Shilling438) | Shilling239 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,045 (Shilling110,473) | Shilling26,546 | + 316% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (Shilling5.07) | Shilling4.02 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,029 (Shilling5,970) | Shilling2,149 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 185 (Shilling365) | Shilling316 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 24% more expensive than in Kenya
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