Cost of living in Kenya compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling563 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 298 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling779 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 158 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling494 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 69 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling136 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling248 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 47 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 93 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling399 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 33 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling255 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,585 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 270 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 26 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 (Mex$ 19,240) | Mex$ 21,552 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 (Mex$ 9,215) | Mex$ 11,502 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 1,214 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (Mex$ 7,925) | Mex$ 14,014 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 (Mex$ 3,925) | Mex$ 7,260 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 787 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,457 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 419 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 (Mex$ 5,988) | Mex$ 5,717 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (Mex$ 2,247) | Mex$ 2,604 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 124 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 122 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 959 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 650 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 1,716 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 1,362 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 (Mex$ 369,219) | Mex$ 360,020 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,197 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 593 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling500 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 84 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling500 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 234 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 722 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 75 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 66 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 74 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 38 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 39 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 288 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kenya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,526 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 383 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,667 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 169 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,000 (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 803 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,583 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 882 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 187 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling334 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 87 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 55 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (Mex$ 11,985) | Mex$ 10,580 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.80 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,442 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 999 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 77 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,900 prices entered by 774 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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