Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (Shilling1,524) | Shilling623 | + 145% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (Shilling1,173) | Shilling1,097 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (Shilling702) | Shilling512 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (Shilling201) | Shilling125 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (Shilling1,008) | Shilling300 | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (Shilling256) | Shilling81 | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (Shilling739) | Shilling691 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Shilling240) | Shilling224 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (Shilling190) | Shilling106 | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Shilling236 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Shilling1,531 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (Shilling426) | Shilling180 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (Shilling95) | Shilling69 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 63% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (Shilling137,142) | Shilling136,525 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (Shilling98,582) | Shilling60,816 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (Shilling19,695) | Shilling7,965 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (Shilling176,016) | Shilling52,746 | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (Shilling63,073) | Shilling25,285 | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (Shilling9,910) | Shilling2,500 | + 296% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (Shilling8,109) | Shilling5,475 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (Shilling35,875) | Shilling20,000 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (Shilling15,127) | Shilling15,000 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (Shilling1,145) | Shilling1,000 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (Shilling1,783) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 258% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 258% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (Shilling9,353) | Shilling2,224 | + 321% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (Shilling12,212) | Shilling3,063 | + 299% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (Shilling11,014) | Shilling6,171 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (Shilling19,938) | Shilling6,290 | + 217% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (Shilling616,882) | Shilling2,367,810 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (Shilling78) | Shilling200 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (Shilling9,961) | Shilling4,328 | + 130% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (Shilling229) | Shilling1,000 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (Shilling2,910) | Shilling1,800 | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (Shilling10,627) | Shilling2,960 | + 259% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (Shilling863) | Shilling200 | + 332% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Shilling728) | Shilling313 | + 133% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Shilling697) | Shilling1,100 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Shilling394) | Shilling237 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (Shilling882) | Shilling150 | + 488% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (Shilling1,736) | Shilling1,247 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (Shilling1,731) | Shilling2,138 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (Shilling2,812) | Shilling1,561 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (Shilling15,621) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (Shilling10,907) | Shilling4,289 | + 154% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Shilling795 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (Shilling430) | Shilling305 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Shilling262 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (Shilling106,346) | Shilling80,000 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (Shilling13) | Shilling3.76 | + 256% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (Shilling15,542) | Shilling5,916 | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (Shilling856) | Shilling337 | + 154% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
35.597
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/
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 65% more expensive than in Kenya
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