- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,415) | Shilling519 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Shilling764) | Shilling557 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (Shilling463) | Shilling451 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Shilling91) | Shilling99 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (Shilling324) | Shilling172 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (Shilling403) | Shilling116 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Shilling632) | Shilling769 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (Shilling339) | Shilling240 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (Shilling163) | Shilling105 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (Shilling318) | Shilling179 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,482) | Shilling1,236 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Shilling195) | Shilling159 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (Shilling216) | Shilling56 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in United States is 85% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (Shilling204,783) | Shilling141,961 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (Shilling157,319) | Shilling79,017 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Shilling17,846) | Shilling7,788 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (Shilling158,205) | Shilling73,371 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (Shilling113,007) | Shilling38,798 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (Shilling12,359) | Shilling5,729 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Shilling4,828) | Shilling3,279 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (Shilling33,880) | Shilling39,988 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Shilling12,131) | Shilling10,905 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,101) | Shilling680 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Shilling2,294) | Shilling662 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 34% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling4,791) | Shilling3,083 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Shilling4,525) | Shilling3,648 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Shilling8,602) | Shilling7,340 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (Shilling11,510) | Shilling5,556 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 64% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,131 (Shilling2,233,933) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Shilling76) | Shilling105 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Shilling8,580) | Shilling4,536 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling720) | Shilling400 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Shilling1,921) | Shilling1,632 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (Shilling11,396) | Shilling3,411 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Shilling688) | Shilling387 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (Shilling352) | Shilling308 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (Shilling511) | Shilling457 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (Shilling345) | Shilling128 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (Shilling186) | Shilling144 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Shilling2,086) | Shilling810 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 49% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Shilling4,462) | Shilling2,100 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Shilling2,497) | Shilling1,292 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (Shilling16,981) | Shilling2,874 | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Shilling7,933) | Shilling4,918 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Shilling1,155) | Shilling617 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (Shilling490) | Shilling332 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (Shilling587) | Shilling227 | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Shilling43,320) | Shilling78,248 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (Shilling32) | Shilling6 | + 407% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Shilling5,349) | Shilling8,691 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Shilling795) | Shilling268 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
100.940
KES
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,697 prices entered by 14,287 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 71% more expensive than in Kenya
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