Cost of living in Kenya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (₨1,261) | ₨851 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (₨1,524) | ₨952 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (₨767) | ₨348 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (₨241) | ₨169 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (₨457) | ₨282 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling114 (₨230) | ₨252 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (₨1,428) | ₨1,139 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (₨556) | ₨290 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (₨221) | ₨122 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (₨477) | ₨549 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,461 (₨2,955) | ₨2,949 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling192 (₨388) | ₨289 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (₨119) | ₨191 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling131,875 (₨266,692) | ₨118,562 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (₨113,542) | ₨73,692 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (₨30,430) | ₨23,696 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling63,358 (₨128,130) | ₨59,994 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (₨47,322) | ₨50,948 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (₨17,099) | ₨20,196 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (₨11,877) | ₨2,076 | + 472% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (₨87,236) | ₨71,670 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (₨48,409) | ₨22,629 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (₨1,416) | ₨1,673 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,564 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (₨4,237) | ₨3,426 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (₨5,579) | ₨6,254 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (₨11,447) | ₨13,199 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (₨11,674) | ₨8,569 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (₨4,989,526) | ₨4,456,060 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (₨325) | ₨270 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (₨8,291) | ₨4,626 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (₨360) | ₨1,015 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (₨647) | ₨1,391 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (₨8,141) | ₨3,667 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (₨673) | ₨521 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (₨624) | ₨922 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (₨888) | ₨736 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (₨202) | ₨249 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (₨247) | ₨242 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (₨2,640) | ₨860 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (₨6,654) | ₨3,545 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (₨3,207) | ₨2,089 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (₨3,236) | ₨2,959 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,205 (₨8,503) | ₨7,109 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,300 (₨2,629) | ₨880 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (₨597) | ₨669 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (₨526) | ₨1,106 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (₨53,683) | ₨119,622 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (₨8) | ₨3.79 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,256 (₨10,628) | ₨3,764 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (₨619) | ₨480 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,942 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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