- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,439) | Shilling533 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling779) | Shilling555 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (Shilling469) | Shilling433 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (Shilling92) | Shilling96 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (Shilling326) | Shilling169 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (Shilling415) | Shilling113 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling646) | Shilling735 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (Shilling342) | Shilling226 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (Shilling163) | Shilling93 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (Shilling346) | Shilling177 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,515) | Shilling1,274 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (Shilling197) | Shilling155 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (Shilling218) | Shilling56 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in United States is 90% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,038 (Shilling209,220) | Shilling138,637 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (Shilling161,509) | Shilling79,724 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Shilling18,239) | Shilling7,218 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (Shilling161,611) | Shilling74,793 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,125 (Shilling115,512) | Shilling41,971 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (Shilling12,596) | Shilling5,595 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Shilling4,907) | Shilling3,308 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (Shilling34,328) | Shilling38,875 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Shilling12,136) | Shilling10,674 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,119) | Shilling620 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Shilling2,305) | Shilling632 | + 265% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 47% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling4,849) | Shilling2,924 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Shilling4,602) | Shilling3,217 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Shilling8,770) | Shilling7,975 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Shilling11,770) | Shilling5,282 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,279 (Shilling2,287,375) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (Shilling79) | Shilling107 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Shilling8,743) | Shilling4,374 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 125% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling724) | Shilling247 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Shilling1,936) | Shilling1,280 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Shilling11,403) | Shilling3,344 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling699) | Shilling387 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Shilling360) | Shilling282 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (Shilling523) | Shilling378 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (Shilling354) | Shilling121 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (Shilling191) | Shilling148 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Shilling2,103) | Shilling837 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 55% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Shilling4,585) | Shilling2,133 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,552) | Shilling1,243 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (Shilling17,740) | Shilling2,201 | + 706% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Shilling8,106) | Shilling4,602 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Shilling1,184) | Shilling593 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (Shilling500) | Shilling322 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (Shilling604) | Shilling222 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (Shilling43,801) | Shilling78,248 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (Shilling35) | Shilling7 | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Shilling5,480) | Shilling8,325 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling818) | Shilling258 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
102.670
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,095 prices entered by 13,773 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 79% more expensive than in Kenya
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