Cost of living in Sweden compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (Shilling1,396) | Shilling684 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (Shilling1,052) | Shilling661 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Shilling690) | Shilling429 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (Shilling170) | Shilling99 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (Shilling432) | Shilling206 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Shilling386) | Shilling102 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (Shilling694) | Shilling684 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Shilling331) | Shilling271 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Shilling142) | Shilling92 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Shilling205) | Shilling204 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (Shilling1,416) | Shilling1,634 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Shilling276) | Shilling162 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (Shilling153) | Shilling66 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (Shilling201,308) | Shilling136,267 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (Shilling157,613) | Shilling48,942 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (Shilling12,553) | Shilling8,499 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (Shilling134,394) | Shilling77,444 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (Shilling95,548) | Shilling49,372 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (Shilling4,508) | Shilling4,266 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (Shilling2,539) | Shilling4,262 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (Shilling47,221) | Shilling47,797 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (Shilling13,430) | Shilling11,225 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (Shilling574) | Shilling819 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (Shilling2,628) | Shilling340 | + 674% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (Shilling12,500) | Shilling7,051 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (Shilling4,974) | Shilling3,776 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (Shilling13,499) | Shilling10,722 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (Shilling15,803) | Shilling5,990 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 66% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (Shilling3,119,352) | Shilling3,013,030 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Shilling183) | Shilling106 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (Shilling9,375) | Shilling4,240 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 63% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (Shilling691) | Shilling226 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (Shilling1,444) | Shilling806 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (Shilling3,172) | Shilling2,033 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (Shilling471) | Shilling388 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (Shilling352) | Shilling388 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (Shilling334) | Shilling329 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Shilling278) | Shilling165 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (Shilling242) | Shilling166 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Shilling3,956) | Shilling300 | + 1219% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 131% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (Shilling5,074) | Shilling1,954 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (Shilling3,323) | Shilling1,315 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (Shilling9,687) | Shilling2,000 | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (Shilling8,086) | Shilling4,612 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Shilling1,650) | Shilling573 | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Shilling511) | Shilling313 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (Shilling844) | Shilling235 | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (Shilling70,855) | Shilling39,326 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (Shilling35) | Shilling3.20 | + 1001% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (Shilling4,107) | Shilling4,303 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (Shilling812) | Shilling294 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 70% more expensive than in Kenya
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