- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Shilling1,274) | Shilling626 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (Shilling867) | Shilling589 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (Shilling605) | Shilling417 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Shilling132) | Shilling97 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Shilling380) | Shilling173 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Shilling345) | Shilling116 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (Shilling564) | Shilling712 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Shilling297) | Shilling237 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Shilling122) | Shilling87 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Shilling191) | Shilling176 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (Shilling1,108) | Shilling1,396 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Shilling240) | Shilling156 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Shilling220) | Shilling56 | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,515 kr (Shilling210,239) | Shilling144,500 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (Shilling143,227) | Shilling80,427 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (Shilling14,188) | Shilling6,563 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (Shilling134,534) | Shilling87,058 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (Shilling97,835) | Shilling40,792 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (Shilling8,824) | Shilling5,595 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (Shilling2,406) | Shilling3,392 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (Shilling44,842) | Shilling39,829 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (Shilling13,050) | Shilling11,341 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (Shilling848) | Shilling620 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (Shilling3,416) | Shilling2,483 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (Shilling10,815) | Shilling3,318 | + 226% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (Shilling4,224) | Shilling3,892 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (Shilling10,697) | Shilling6,001 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (Shilling15,541) | Shilling4,965 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,705 kr (Shilling2,290,425) | Shilling1,277,080 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Shilling169) | Shilling109 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (Shilling9,543) | Shilling4,493 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 40% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (Shilling594) | Shilling279 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Shilling1,051) | Shilling1,153 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (Shilling2,924) | Shilling3,465 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (Shilling397) | Shilling388 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Shilling460) | Shilling298 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (Shilling343) | Shilling462 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Shilling259) | Shilling121 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Shilling240) | Shilling148 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (Shilling3,609) | Shilling904 | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (Shilling4,877) | Shilling2,402 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (Shilling2,900) | Shilling1,286 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (Shilling10,866) | Shilling2,201 | + 394% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (Shilling8,321) | Shilling4,341 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Shilling1,479) | Shilling624 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (Shilling433) | Shilling312 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (Shilling700) | Shilling228 | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (Shilling53,277) | Shilling78,248 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (Shilling11) | Shilling4.00 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (Shilling4,805) | Shilling8,373 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (Shilling698) | Shilling242 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
11.355
KES
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,305 prices entered by 529 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Kenya
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