Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,449) | Shilling708 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling788) | Shilling589 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (Shilling431) | Shilling419 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Shilling88) | Shilling107 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (Shilling305) | Shilling195 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Shilling404) | Shilling112 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling625) | Shilling723 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (Shilling340) | Shilling266 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (Shilling172) | Shilling113 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (Shilling320) | Shilling176 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Shilling1,459) | Shilling1,350 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (Shilling193) | Shilling173 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (Shilling212) | Shilling55 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in United States is 106% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (Shilling221,819) | Shilling125,305 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (Shilling159,245) | Shilling66,920 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Shilling18,081) | Shilling6,830 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,577 (Shilling159,134) | Shilling78,179 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (Shilling112,468) | Shilling32,160 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (Shilling11,877) | Shilling3,285 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (Shilling4,802) | Shilling3,779 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (Shilling30,327) | Shilling36,756 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Shilling12,022) | Shilling10,098 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,091) | Shilling500 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Shilling2,220) | Shilling500 | + 344% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 35% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Shilling4,823) | Shilling3,185 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Shilling4,365) | Shilling3,585 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Shilling8,668) | Shilling4,908 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Shilling11,180) | Shilling6,313 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 63% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,777 (Shilling2,298,088) | Shilling1,667,840 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (Shilling77) | Shilling115 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Shilling8,028) | Shilling3,588 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 109% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling709) | Shilling226 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Shilling1,884) | Shilling806 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Shilling11,051) | Shilling3,051 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Shilling649) | Shilling277 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (Shilling349) | Shilling355 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (Shilling495) | Shilling329 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (Shilling349) | Shilling132 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (Shilling181) | Shilling155 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Shilling2,155) | Shilling1,027 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 74% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Shilling4,536) | Shilling2,642 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,475) | Shilling1,295 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (Shilling20,974) | Shilling2,000 | + 949% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Shilling7,531) | Shilling3,969 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Shilling1,191) | Shilling492 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (Shilling490) | Shilling306 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (Shilling580) | Shilling234 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $406 (Shilling40,975) | Shilling46,243 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Shilling18) | Shilling3.78 | + 378% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Shilling5,351) | Shilling5,763 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling810) | Shilling292 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52,974 prices entered by 6,761 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 79% more expensive than in Kenya
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