Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 75% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Shilling1,641) | Shilling684 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling894) | Shilling661 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (Shilling464) | Shilling429 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Shilling97) | Shilling99 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (Shilling322) | Shilling206 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (Shilling448) | Shilling102 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling697) | Shilling684 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (Shilling361) | Shilling271 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (Shilling184) | Shilling92 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (Shilling352) | Shilling200 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Shilling1,543) | Shilling1,634 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Shilling217) | Shilling159 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (Shilling222) | Shilling69 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in United States is 102% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,204 (Shilling242,178) | Shilling136,267 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,533 (Shilling168,492) | Shilling48,942 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Shilling19,522) | Shilling8,499 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,524 (Shilling167,439) | Shilling77,444 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,106 (Shilling121,519) | Shilling49,372 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (Shilling11,981) | Shilling4,266 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (Shilling5,396) | Shilling4,262 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (Shilling29,824) | Shilling47,797 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (Shilling14,010) | Shilling11,225 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,155) | Shilling819 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Shilling2,348) | Shilling340 | + 591% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 50% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling5,210) | Shilling2,657 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Shilling4,752) | Shilling3,776 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Shilling9,483) | Shilling4,569 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Shilling11,913) | Shilling5,990 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 32% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,483 (Shilling2,580,558) | Shilling2,480,630 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Shilling71) | Shilling110 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (Shilling8,227) | Shilling4,815 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 129% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling797) | Shilling226 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Shilling1,638) | Shilling806 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (Shilling12,301) | Shilling2,033 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Shilling730) | Shilling388 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (Shilling369) | Shilling388 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.94 (Shilling543) | Shilling329 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (Shilling397) | Shilling165 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Shilling199) | Shilling166 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Shilling2,341) | Shilling768 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 148% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Shilling4,933) | Shilling1,954 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,766) | Shilling1,315 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (Shilling23,151) | Shilling2,000 | + 1058% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Shilling8,557) | Shilling4,612 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Shilling1,335) | Shilling573 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (Shilling546) | Shilling313 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (Shilling631) | Shilling235 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (Shilling45,245) | Shilling39,326 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (Shilling54) | Shilling3.20 | + 1578% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Shilling5,370) | Shilling4,303 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling909) | Shilling283 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,399 prices entered by 4,411 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 81% more expensive than in Kenya
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