- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 82% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,437) | Shilling626 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling775) | Shilling589 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (Shilling460) | Shilling417 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (Shilling91) | Shilling97 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (Shilling325) | Shilling173 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (Shilling406) | Shilling116 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling639) | Shilling712 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (Shilling339) | Shilling237 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (Shilling164) | Shilling87 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (Shilling370) | Shilling176 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,516) | Shilling1,396 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (Shilling196) | Shilling156 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Shilling217) | Shilling56 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in United States is 62% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (Shilling208,372) | Shilling144,500 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (Shilling160,451) | Shilling80,427 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Shilling17,990) | Shilling6,563 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (Shilling161,241) | Shilling87,058 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (Shilling114,888) | Shilling40,792 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (Shilling12,089) | Shilling5,595 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Shilling4,895) | Shilling3,392 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (Shilling33,400) | Shilling39,829 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Shilling12,234) | Shilling11,341 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,095) | Shilling620 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Shilling2,312) | Shilling2,483 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 33% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling4,821) | Shilling3,318 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Shilling4,561) | Shilling3,892 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Shilling8,714) | Shilling6,001 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Shilling11,681) | Shilling4,965 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 64% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,354 (Shilling2,276,064) | Shilling1,277,080 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Shilling79) | Shilling109 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Shilling8,643) | Shilling4,493 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 106% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling719) | Shilling279 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Shilling1,877) | Shilling1,153 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Shilling11,252) | Shilling3,465 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling694) | Shilling388 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (Shilling355) | Shilling298 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (Shilling523) | Shilling462 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (Shilling354) | Shilling121 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Shilling190) | Shilling148 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Shilling2,088) | Shilling904 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 62% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Shilling4,598) | Shilling2,402 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,533) | Shilling1,286 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (Shilling17,679) | Shilling2,201 | + 703% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Shilling8,050) | Shilling4,341 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Shilling1,182) | Shilling624 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (Shilling498) | Shilling312 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (Shilling606) | Shilling228 | + 166% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (Shilling42,961) | Shilling78,248 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (Shilling37) | Shilling4.00 | + 826% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Shilling5,397) | Shilling8,373 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling800) | Shilling242 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
101.820
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 90,745 prices entered by 12,843 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 66% more expensive than in Kenya
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