- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 76% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,392) | Shilling579 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling752) | Shilling564 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (Shilling462) | Shilling459 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Shilling90) | Shilling101 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (Shilling323) | Shilling170 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (Shilling403) | Shilling107 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling629) | Shilling814 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (Shilling341) | Shilling229 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Shilling165) | Shilling100 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.01 (Shilling302) | Shilling185 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,476) | Shilling1,106 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Shilling194) | Shilling160 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (Shilling216) | Shilling73 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in United States is 81% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,022 (Shilling202,543) | Shilling145,769 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (Shilling156,280) | Shilling84,059 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (Shilling17,551) | Shilling6,712 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (Shilling156,946) | Shilling77,075 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (Shilling110,948) | Shilling41,539 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (Shilling12,069) | Shilling5,752 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Shilling4,812) | Shilling3,490 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (Shilling33,753) | Shilling40,202 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (Shilling12,210) | Shilling10,532 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,113) | Shilling724 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Shilling2,272) | Shilling386 | + 488% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 37% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling4,746) | Shilling3,035 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Shilling4,393) | Shilling3,456 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Shilling8,546) | Shilling7,168 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (Shilling11,610) | Shilling5,474 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,096 (Shilling2,212,914) | Shilling1,206,640 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (Shilling73) | Shilling102 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (Shilling8,583) | Shilling4,092 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 102% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling715) | Shilling426 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Shilling1,772) | Shilling1,284 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Shilling11,055) | Shilling3,543 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling673) | Shilling368 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (Shilling356) | Shilling291 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (Shilling507) | Shilling419 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (Shilling341) | Shilling130 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Shilling186) | Shilling137 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Shilling2,054) | Shilling822 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 48% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Shilling4,415) | Shilling2,354 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,486) | Shilling1,356 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (Shilling16,775) | Shilling2,752 | + 510% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Shilling7,889) | Shilling4,787 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Shilling1,151) | Shilling630 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (Shilling481) | Shilling311 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (Shilling574) | Shilling235 | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Shilling42,992) | Shilling84,975 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (Shilling27) | Shilling4.00 | + 586% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Shilling5,311) | Shilling8,100 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling800) | Shilling258 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
100.150
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,301 prices entered by 14,685 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 71% more expensive than in Kenya
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