Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 220 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 122 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 55 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 72 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 232 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling158 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (Mex$ 26,371) | Mex$ 18,734 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (Mex$ 9,471) | Mex$ 8,601 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (Mex$ 14,987) | Mex$ 10,176 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Mex$ 9,555) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 697 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 383 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (Mex$ 9,250) | Mex$ 6,718 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (Mex$ 2,172) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 100 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 91 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 847 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 652 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 1,118 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (Mex$ 480,061) | Mex$ 348,641 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 538 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 81 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 180 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 523 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 80 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 50 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 56 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 186 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 309 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 149 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 849 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 684 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 126 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 72 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (Mex$ 7,611) | Mex$ 10,499 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (Mex$ 0.62) | Mex$ 2.90 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 986 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling297 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 62 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,187 prices entered by 1,242 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 18% more expensive than in Mexico
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