Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 165% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Shilling2,579) | Shilling624 | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Shilling1,387) | Shilling754 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (Shilling805) | Shilling379 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (Shilling152) | Shilling119 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.96 (Shilling689) | Shilling226 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (Shilling652) | Shilling114 | + 473% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Shilling964) | Shilling706 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.66 (Shilling647) | Shilling275 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.48 (Shilling345) | Shilling109 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (Shilling439) | Shilling236 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Shilling2,209) | Shilling1,461 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (Shilling385) | Shilling192 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (Shilling414) | Shilling59 | + 603% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in United States is 181% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,828 (Shilling392,875) | Shilling131,875 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,144 (Shilling297,896) | Shilling56,145 | + 431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (Shilling30,605) | Shilling15,047 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,885 (Shilling261,887) | Shilling63,358 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,440 (Shilling200,127) | Shilling23,400 | + 755% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (Shilling20,252) | Shilling8,455 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Shilling8,854) | Shilling5,873 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Shilling41,697) | Shilling43,137 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (Shilling18,836) | Shilling23,937 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Shilling1,887) | Shilling700 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (Shilling4,416) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 150% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Shilling7,459) | Shilling2,095 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Shilling6,279) | Shilling2,759 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Shilling12,974) | Shilling5,660 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (Shilling16,429) | Shilling5,773 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 93% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,891 (Shilling3,875,218) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (Shilling146) | Shilling161 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (Shilling10,982) | Shilling4,100 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 289% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 289% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Shilling1,167) | Shilling178 | + 555% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Shilling2,768) | Shilling320 | + 765% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (Shilling19,538) | Shilling4,026 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Shilling1,176) | Shilling333 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (Shilling670) | Shilling308 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Shilling869) | Shilling439 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.77 (Shilling662) | Shilling100 | + 562% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (Shilling312) | Shilling122 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Shilling3,778) | Shilling1,306 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 178% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (Shilling7,679) | Shilling3,290 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Shilling3,848) | Shilling1,586 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (Shilling27,096) | Shilling1,600 | + 1594% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (Shilling12,473) | Shilling4,205 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Shilling1,918) | Shilling1,300 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (Shilling722) | Shilling295 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Shilling876) | Shilling260 | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $552 (Shilling76,709) | Shilling26,546 | + 189% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (Shilling29) | Shilling4.09 | + 611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Shilling7,526) | Shilling5,256 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Shilling1,391) | Shilling306 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 156% more expensive than in Kenya
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