Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 289 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 155 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 72 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 46 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 93 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 49 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 259 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (Mex$ 22,855) | Mex$ 21,263 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (Mex$ 15,020) | Mex$ 10,390 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 1,071 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (Mex$ 11,375) | Mex$ 12,851 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (Mex$ 2,727) | Mex$ 6,859 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (Mex$ 985) | Mex$ 804 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 411 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (Mex$ 5,027) | Mex$ 6,661 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (Mex$ 2,789) | Mex$ 2,609 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 113 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 119 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 951 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 686 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (Mex$ 2,040) | Mex$ 1,708 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 1,275 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (Mex$ 208,229) | Mex$ 388,651 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 630 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 86 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 218 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 635 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 91 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 58 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 73 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 34 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 34 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 227 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 348 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 151 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 799 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 753 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 162 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 79 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 47 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (Mex$ 3,093) | Mex$ 10,833 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (Mex$ 0.48) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 889 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 81 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,863 prices entered by 967 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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