Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (Shilling1,858) | Shilling498 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Shilling872) | Shilling657 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Shilling590) | Shilling378 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Shilling196) | Shilling101 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Shilling367) | Shilling243 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.99 (Shilling185) | Shilling101 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (Shilling644) | Shilling597 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Shilling251) | Shilling249 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.77 (Shilling116) | Shilling93 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Shilling403) | Shilling195 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (Shilling2,306) | Shilling1,019 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Shilling244) | Shilling165 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (Shilling143) | Shilling49 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,052 (Shilling248,915) | Shilling126,273 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,306 (Shilling194,956) | Shilling53,720 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 669 (Shilling20,681) | Shilling22,993 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,793 (Shilling148,179) | Shilling50,879 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,398 (Shilling105,063) | Shilling21,699 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (Shilling9,870) | Shilling9,851 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 270 (Shilling8,359) | Shilling5,537 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,164 (Shilling35,975) | Shilling38,448 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 416 (Shilling12,852) | Shilling7,768 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Shilling1,149) | Shilling669 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (Shilling895) | Shilling303 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 134% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 234 (Shilling7,226) | Shilling2,582 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (Shilling6,346) | Shilling2,725 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 346 (Shilling10,707) | Shilling5,114 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 360 (Shilling11,118) | Shilling5,515 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 81,160 (Shilling2,509,078) | Shilling1,726,170 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.17 (Shilling67) | Shilling117 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 115 (Shilling3,564) | Shilling3,661 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 167% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (Shilling620) | Shilling178 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (Shilling1,462) | Shilling320 | + 357% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 237 (Shilling7,325) | Shilling2,000 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (Shilling650) | Shilling333 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Shilling604) | Shilling308 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Shilling696) | Shilling439 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (Shilling407) | Shilling115 | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (Shilling317) | Shilling122 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 48 (Shilling1,488) | Shilling721 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 153% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (Shilling5,225) | Shilling1,829 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 86 (Shilling2,662) | Shilling1,250 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 578 (Shilling17,878) | Shilling1,600 | + 1017% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 206 (Shilling6,371) | Shilling3,473 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (Shilling2,518) | Shilling645 | + 290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (Shilling621) | Shilling276 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Shilling1,328) | Shilling239 | + 456% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,631 (Shilling50,423) | Shilling26,546 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (Shilling19) | Shilling4.02 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 272 (Shilling8,421) | Shilling5,062 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Shilling555) | Shilling273 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,313 prices entered by 308 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Kenya
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