- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling519 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 117 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling557 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 93 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling451 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 64 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling172 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling769 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 61 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling240 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 37 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling105 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling179 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,236 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 219 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling141,961 (Mex$ 26,432) | Mex$ 19,606 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 (Mex$ 14,713) | Mex$ 10,093 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 (Mex$ 1,450) | Mex$ 1,542 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 (Mex$ 13,661) | Mex$ 11,108 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 (Mex$ 7,224) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 1,530 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 382 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (Mex$ 7,445) | Mex$ 8,101 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,905 (Mex$ 2,030) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling680 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 101 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling662 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 78 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 816 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 644 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (Mex$ 1,367) | Mex$ 1,455 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (Mex$ 218,093) | Mex$ 299,775 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 466 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 73 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 172 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 533 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 67 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 51 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 119 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 368 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 136 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 1,203 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 720 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 100 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 54 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 43 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (Mex$ 14,569) | Mex$ 10,379 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 (Mex$ 1.16) | Mex$ 2.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 (Mex$ 1,618) | Mex$ 702 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 52 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,600 prices entered by 1,352 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 20% more expensive than in Mexico
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