Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling628 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 161 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling570 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 107 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling364 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 57 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling104 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling181 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling723 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 67 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling276 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling125 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling178 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,350 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 217 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling174 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling46 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,226 (Mex$ 24,340) | Mex$ 19,405 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling58,858 (Mex$ 11,001) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,516 (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 1,224 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling67,161 (Mex$ 12,553) | Mex$ 10,809 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling38,958 (Mex$ 7,281) | Mex$ 5,711 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,346 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 897 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,282 (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 387 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,756 (Mex$ 6,870) | Mex$ 7,610 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,980 (Mex$ 1,865) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling535 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 101 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 86 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,030 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 853 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,776 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 631 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,165 (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,358 (Mex$ 1,001) | Mex$ 1,221 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,638,780 (Mex$ 306,297) | Mex$ 324,742 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling107 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,868 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 498 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 79 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 216 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 564 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 68 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 49 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 57 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 186 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,642 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 345 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,313 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 139 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 901 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,703 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 662 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling432 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 110 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling321 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 58 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling236 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 41 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (Mex$ 8,643) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.26 (Mex$ 0.61) | Mex$ 1.79 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,423 (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 881 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling292 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 56 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,735 prices entered by 1,425 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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