- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling626 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 119 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 96 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 65 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 64 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 38 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 217 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (Mex$ 26,933) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (Mex$ 14,990) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (Mex$ 16,226) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (Mex$ 7,603) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 382 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (Mex$ 7,424) | Mex$ 8,037 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 110 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 79 | + 483% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 841 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 674 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 30% | |
| 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 | Shilling1,277,080 (Mex$ 238,029) | Mex$ 318,986 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 454 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 77 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 181 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (Mex$ 646) | Mex$ 545 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 72 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 55 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 128 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 379 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 138 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 744 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 103 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 55 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 45 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (Mex$ 14,584) | Mex$ 10,381 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (Mex$ 0.75) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (Mex$ 1,561) | Mex$ 756 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 52 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,358 prices entered by 1,256 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 23% more expensive than in Mexico
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