Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 133% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in United States is 133% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Shilling2,626) | Shilling623 | + 322% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Shilling1,447) | Shilling1,097 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (Shilling762) | Shilling512 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Shilling142) | Shilling125 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (Shilling607) | Shilling300 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (Shilling609) | Shilling81 | + 652% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Shilling974) | Shilling691 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (Shilling592) | Shilling224 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Shilling296) | Shilling106 | + 180% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Shilling403) | Shilling236 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Shilling2,115) | Shilling1,531 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (Shilling392) | Shilling180 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (Shilling372) | Shilling69 | + 443% | |
Housing | + 212% | |||
Housing in United States is 212% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (Shilling401,808) | Shilling136,525 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (Shilling308,080) | Shilling60,816 | + 407% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Shilling29,722) | Shilling7,965 | + 273% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (Shilling274,302) | Shilling52,746 | + 420% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (Shilling208,962) | Shilling25,285 | + 726% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Shilling19,842) | Shilling2,500 | + 694% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Shilling8,574) | Shilling5,475 | + 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (Shilling39,180) | Shilling20,000 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Shilling19,416) | Shilling15,000 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Shilling1,910) | Shilling1,000 | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Shilling3,985) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 148% | |||
Clothes in United States is 148% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Shilling7,642) | Shilling2,224 | + 244% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Shilling6,985) | Shilling3,063 | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Shilling13,002) | Shilling6,171 | + 111% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Shilling17,504) | Shilling6,290 | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in United States is 68% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (Shilling3,797,873) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Shilling131) | Shilling200 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Shilling9,862) | Shilling4,328 | + 128% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 118% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Shilling1,273) | Shilling1,000 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Shilling2,826) | Shilling1,800 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Shilling18,624) | Shilling2,960 | + 529% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Shilling1,243) | Shilling200 | + 522% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (Shilling669) | Shilling313 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Shilling875) | Shilling1,100 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Shilling659) | Shilling237 | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (Shilling315) | Shilling150 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Shilling3,929) | Shilling1,247 | + 215% | |
Entertainment | + 160% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 160% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Shilling7,652) | Shilling2,138 | + 258% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Shilling3,976) | Shilling1,561 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (Shilling27,611) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Shilling13,234) | Shilling4,289 | + 209% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Shilling1,950) | Shilling795 | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (Shilling744) | Shilling305 | + 144% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Shilling970) | Shilling262 | + 270% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (Shilling67,645) | Shilling80,000 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Shilling49) | Shilling3.76 | + 1210% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Shilling8,850) | Shilling5,916 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Shilling1,363) | Shilling337 | + 305% | |
TOTAL | + 140% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
133.499
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,681 prices entered by 2,398 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 140% more expensive than in Kenya
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 85% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 201% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Armenia is 37% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 112% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Angola is 77% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Kenya
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Kenya