Cost of living in Kenya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (₨924) | ₨519 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (₨1,011) | ₨742 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (₨763) | ₨215 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (₨202) | ₨119 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling250 (₨416) | ₨168 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (₨167) | ₨102 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (₨1,777) | ₨658 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (₨462) | ₨194 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (₨168) | ₨51 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (₨324) | ₨220 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (₨1,708) | ₨2,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (₨283) | ₨170 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (₨84) | ₨77 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (₨207,469) | ₨65,360 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (₨92,138) | ₨44,450 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (₨33,126) | ₨14,918 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (₨85,736) | ₨47,849 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (₨38,728) | ₨35,800 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (₨15,665) | ₨10,123 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (₨8,980) | ₨2,270 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (₨65,915) | ₨53,975 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (₨12,934) | ₨18,356 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (₨1,114) | ₨851 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (₨505) | ₨797 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (₨4,300) | ₨4,868 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (₨4,538) | ₨7,670 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (₨8,515) | ₨17,357 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (₨9,183) | ₨8,106 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (₨4,962,552) | ₨5,697,890 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (₨196) | ₨146 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (₨6,097) | ₨4,073 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (₨297) | ₨237 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (₨533) | ₨572 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (₨3,330) | ₨1,768 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (₨554) | ₨1,267 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (₨514) | ₨575 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (₨731) | ₨371 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (₨191) | ₨352 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (₨203) | ₨116 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (₨1,200) | ₨681 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kenya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (₨3,046) | ₨2,016 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (₨2,341) | ₨1,908 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (₨2,664) | ₨2,708 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (₨5,784) | ₨4,907 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (₨1,075) | ₨1,025 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (₨460) | ₨469 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (₨397) | ₨513 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (₨44,201) | ₨107,118 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (₨7) | ₨4.02 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 (₨4,148) | ₨4,729 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 (₨480) | ₨237 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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