- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling543 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 118 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling567 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 95 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 66 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 62 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 37 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,291 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 223 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling140,773 (Mex$ 28,033) | Mex$ 19,610 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,742 (Mex$ 16,477) | Mex$ 10,459 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,310 (Mex$ 1,456) | Mex$ 1,601 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (Mex$ 14,894) | Mex$ 11,800 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling44,014 (Mex$ 8,765) | Mex$ 6,637 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (Mex$ 1,141) | Mex$ 1,595 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (Mex$ 653) | Mex$ 383 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (Mex$ 7,963) | Mex$ 8,082 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (Mex$ 2,090) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 103 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling598 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 89 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (Mex$ 642) | Mex$ 798 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 655 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (Mex$ 1,337) | Mex$ 1,486 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (Mex$ 1,036) | Mex$ 1,302 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (Mex$ 233,252) | Mex$ 312,016 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 466 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 77 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 184 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 541 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 68 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling281 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling371 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 53 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling124 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 123 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 384 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 136 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,741 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 741 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 103 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling328 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 55 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 45 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (Mex$ 15,582) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling8 (Mex$ 1.58) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,660 (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 721 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 52 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,544 prices entered by 1,321 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
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