- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 80% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Shilling1,255) | Shilling533 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (Shilling863) | Shilling555 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Shilling614) | Shilling433 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (Shilling130) | Shilling96 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Shilling393) | Shilling169 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (Shilling357) | Shilling113 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (Shilling589) | Shilling735 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Shilling298) | Shilling226 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Shilling121) | Shilling93 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Shilling192) | Shilling177 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (Shilling1,118) | Shilling1,274 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Shilling240) | Shilling155 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (Shilling223) | Shilling56 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 66% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,914 kr (Shilling203,132) | Shilling138,637 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,114 kr (Shilling137,360) | Shilling79,724 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (Shilling13,319) | Shilling7,218 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,512 kr (Shilling130,535) | Shilling74,793 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,424 kr (Shilling95,521) | Shilling41,971 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (Shilling7,916) | Shilling5,595 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (Shilling2,611) | Shilling3,308 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (Shilling45,399) | Shilling38,875 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (Shilling15,404) | Shilling10,674 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (Shilling883) | Shilling620 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (Shilling3,233) | Shilling632 | + 412% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 74% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (Shilling10,662) | Shilling2,924 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (Shilling4,191) | Shilling3,217 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 935 kr (Shilling10,603) | Shilling7,975 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,350 kr (Shilling15,312) | Shilling5,282 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 95% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (Shilling2,313,638) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Shilling166) | Shilling107 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (Shilling9,508) | Shilling4,374 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (Shilling578) | Shilling247 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Shilling1,050) | Shilling1,280 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (Shilling2,935) | Shilling3,344 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (Shilling437) | Shilling387 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Shilling467) | Shilling282 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (Shilling333) | Shilling378 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Shilling262) | Shilling121 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Shilling233) | Shilling148 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Shilling3,525) | Shilling837 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 417 kr (Shilling4,723) | Shilling2,133 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (Shilling2,932) | Shilling1,243 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (Shilling10,148) | Shilling2,201 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (Shilling8,622) | Shilling4,602 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (Shilling1,461) | Shilling593 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (Shilling439) | Shilling322 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (Shilling696) | Shilling222 | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (Shilling53,201) | Shilling78,248 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (Shilling11) | Shilling7 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 413 kr (Shilling4,688) | Shilling8,325 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (Shilling713) | Shilling258 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
11.339
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Cost of living in Sweden is 70% more expensive than in Kenya
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