Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 244 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 138 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 64 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling250 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 37 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 75 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 265 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 33 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (Mex$ 21,333) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (Mex$ 9,474) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (Mex$ 3,406) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (Mex$ 8,816) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (Mex$ 3,982) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 850 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 402 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (Mex$ 6,778) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (Mex$ 1,330) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 115 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 109 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 917 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 652 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (Mex$ 510,274) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 504 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 84 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 199 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 580 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 76 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 55 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 58 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 231 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 318 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 156 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 742 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 741 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 149 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 82 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 42 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (Mex$ 4,545) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (Mex$ 0.69) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 909 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 67 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 5% cheaper than in Mexico
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