- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,384) | Shilling613 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Shilling748) | Shilling577 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (Shilling461) | Shilling466 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (Shilling92) | Shilling105 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (Shilling327) | Shilling173 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (Shilling409) | Shilling104 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling631) | Shilling832 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (Shilling340) | Shilling238 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (Shilling170) | Shilling101 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (Shilling287) | Shilling184 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,462) | Shilling1,083 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Shilling195) | Shilling159 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (Shilling217) | Shilling77 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in United States is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (Shilling203,362) | Shilling154,474 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (Shilling157,272) | Shilling83,976 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (Shilling17,388) | Shilling6,952 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,573 (Shilling157,579) | Shilling85,450 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (Shilling111,007) | Shilling41,412 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (Shilling11,947) | Shilling5,150 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Shilling4,805) | Shilling3,685 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (Shilling34,981) | Shilling39,830 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Shilling12,094) | Shilling11,154 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,119) | Shilling762 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Shilling2,267) | Shilling386 | + 487% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling4,723) | Shilling3,584 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Shilling4,556) | Shilling4,093 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Shilling8,510) | Shilling7,913 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (Shilling11,819) | Shilling6,143 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 91% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,073 (Shilling2,211,735) | Shilling1,163,670 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (Shilling71) | Shilling101 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (Shilling8,719) | Shilling3,475 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 96% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling732) | Shilling435 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Shilling1,851) | Shilling1,847 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Shilling11,006) | Shilling3,389 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling657) | Shilling350 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (Shilling358) | Shilling297 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (Shilling509) | Shilling440 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (Shilling340) | Shilling129 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (Shilling183) | Shilling127 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Shilling2,050) | Shilling822 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Shilling4,403) | Shilling2,464 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,488) | Shilling1,445 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (Shilling16,831) | Shilling2,867 | + 487% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Shilling7,855) | Shilling4,751 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Shilling1,144) | Shilling630 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (Shilling479) | Shilling312 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (Shilling573) | Shilling231 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Shilling43,015) | Shilling89,725 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (Shilling59) | Shilling17 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Shilling5,288) | Shilling8,529 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling802) | Shilling250 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 70% more expensive than in Kenya
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