Cost of living in Tuvalu compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Tuvalu is 20% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Tuvalu | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Shilling623 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Shilling1,097 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$10 (Shilling861) | Shilling512 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Shilling125 | - | |
12 eggs, large | AU$6.00 (Shilling517) | Shilling300 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Shilling81 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Shilling691 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Shilling224 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Shilling106 | - | |
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 | AU$2.00 (Shilling172) | Shilling180 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.00 (Shilling172) | Shilling69 | + 151% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Tuvalu is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Tuvalu | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Shilling136,525 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Shilling60,816 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Shilling7,965 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Shilling52,746 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Shilling25,285 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Shilling2,500 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Shilling5,475 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Shilling20,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling15,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$7 (Shilling603) | Shilling1,000 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Tuvalu is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Tuvalu | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Shilling2,224 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Shilling3,063 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$119 (Shilling10,249) | Shilling6,171 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Shilling6,290 | - | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Tuvalu is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Tuvalu | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Shilling2,367,810 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$10 (Shilling861) | Shilling209 | + 313% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling4,328 | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Tuvalu is 41% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Tuvalu | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling1,000 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling1,800 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Shilling2,960 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Shilling200 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Shilling313 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Shilling1,100 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$18 (Shilling1,537) | Shilling237 | + 548% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Shilling150 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Shilling1,247 | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Tuvalu is 8% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Tuvalu | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Shilling2,138 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Shilling1,561 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Shilling4,289 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Shilling795 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Shilling305 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Shilling262 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$300 (Shilling25,837) | Shilling80,000 | - 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Shilling3.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Shilling5,916 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (Shilling861) | Shilling333 | + 159% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
86.125
KES
/
AUD
Cost of living in Tuvalu is 23% more expensive than in Kenya
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