- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling626 (₨857) | ₨561 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (₨806) | ₨625 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (₨571) | ₨224 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (₨133) | ₨107 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (₨237) | ₨122 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (₨159) | ₨81 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (₨975) | ₨601 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (₨324) | ₨157 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (₨119) | ₨40 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (₨241) | ₨283 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (₨1,911) | ₨2,980 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (₨214) | ₨117 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (₨77) | ₨57 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (₨197,807) | ₨55,913 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (₨110,097) | ₨35,841 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (₨8,984) | ₨8,271 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (₨119,174) | ₨45,604 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (₨55,841) | ₨29,046 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (₨7,658) | ₨7,054 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (₨4,644) | ₨2,742 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (₨54,522) | ₨41,241 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (₨15,524) | ₨11,212 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (₨849) | ₨508 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (₨3,398) | ₨1,031 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (₨4,542) | ₨2,517 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (₨5,328) | ₨3,919 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (₨8,214) | ₨6,685 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (₨6,796) | ₨5,433 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 (₨1,748,202) | ₨2,201,860 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (₨150) | ₨92 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (₨6,150) | ₨2,619 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (₨381) | ₨241 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (₨1,578) | ₨774 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (₨4,744) | ₨2,396 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (₨532) | ₨458 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (₨407) | ₨326 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (₨632) | ₨361 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (₨165) | ₨156 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (₨203) | ₨111 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (₨1,237) | ₨585 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (₨3,288) | ₨1,463 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (₨1,761) | ₨1,197 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (₨3,014) | ₨3,978 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (₨5,943) | ₨3,261 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (₨854) | ₨1,228 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (₨427) | ₨400 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (₨312) | ₨548 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (₨107,114) | ₨57,507 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (₨5.48) | ₨50 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (₨11,462) | ₨3,895 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (₨331) | ₨275 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,555 prices entered by 657 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan
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