Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 122% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Shilling1,820) | Shilling498 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Shilling977) | Shilling657 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (Shilling521) | Shilling378 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Shilling102) | Shilling101 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (Shilling331) | Shilling243 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (Shilling483) | Shilling101 | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling696) | Shilling597 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (Shilling439) | Shilling249 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (Shilling228) | Shilling93 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (Shilling333) | Shilling195 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,664) | Shilling1,019 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (Shilling234) | Shilling165 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (Shilling273) | Shilling49 | + 457% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in United States is 121% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,376 (Shilling269,760) | Shilling126,273 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,826 (Shilling207,363) | Shilling53,720 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (Shilling21,430) | Shilling22,993 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,664 (Shilling188,947) | Shilling50,879 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,270 (Shilling144,181) | Shilling21,699 | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (Shilling14,369) | Shilling9,851 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (Shilling6,396) | Shilling5,537 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (Shilling32,097) | Shilling38,448 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (Shilling14,740) | Shilling7,768 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,270) | Shilling669 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Shilling2,699) | Shilling303 | + 790% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Shilling5,465) | Shilling2,582 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Shilling4,793) | Shilling2,725 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Shilling9,896) | Shilling5,114 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Shilling12,433) | Shilling5,515 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 74% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,800 (Shilling2,702,479) | Shilling1,726,170 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Shilling95) | Shilling117 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (Shilling8,472) | Shilling3,661 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 216% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling823) | Shilling178 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Shilling2,019) | Shilling320 | + 531% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (Shilling12,299) | Shilling2,000 | + 515% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Shilling763) | Shilling333 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (Shilling441) | Shilling308 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.21 (Shilling592) | Shilling439 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (Shilling445) | Shilling115 | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (Shilling217) | Shilling122 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Shilling2,641) | Shilling721 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 136% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Shilling5,506) | Shilling1,829 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Shilling2,940) | Shilling1,250 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (Shilling18,866) | Shilling1,600 | + 1079% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (Shilling8,709) | Shilling3,473 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Shilling1,428) | Shilling645 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (Shilling547) | Shilling276 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (Shilling663) | Shilling239 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (Shilling50,910) | Shilling26,546 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Shilling20) | Shilling4.02 | + 408% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Shilling5,479) | Shilling5,062 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Shilling981) | Shilling273 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
113.550
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,882 prices entered by 2,971 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 113% more expensive than in Kenya
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