- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling549 (₨713) | ₨528 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling562 (₨730) | ₨604 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (₨563) | ₨214 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (₨126) | ₨108 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (₨219) | ₨121 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (₨149) | ₨82 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (₨954) | ₨437 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (₨308) | ₨153 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (₨129) | ₨40 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (₨230) | ₨314 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,231 (₨1,598) | ₨2,141 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (₨202) | ₨117 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (₨73) | ₨55 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling140,773 (₨182,749) | ₨57,018 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,742 (₨107,414) | ₨35,866 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,310 (₨9,490) | ₨7,949 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (₨97,095) | ₨44,615 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling44,014 (₨57,139) | ₨25,314 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (₨7,438) | ₨6,795 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (₨4,257) | ₨2,652 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (₨51,911) | ₨39,920 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (₨13,627) | ₨11,091 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (₨805) | ₨499 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling598 (₨777) | ₨947 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (₨4,184) | ₨2,542 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (₨4,457) | ₨4,026 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (₨8,715) | ₨6,025 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (₨6,755) | ₨5,302 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (₨1,520,586) | ₨1,796,100 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (₨137) | ₨89 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (₨5,889) | ₨2,526 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (₨519) | ₨227 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (₨2,119) | ₨639 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (₨4,341) | ₨2,133 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (₨502) | ₨444 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling281 (₨364) | ₨268 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling371 (₨481) | ₨340 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling124 (₨160) | ₨142 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (₨173) | ₨109 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (₨1,087) | ₨627 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (₨2,727) | ₨1,501 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (₨1,677) | ₨1,126 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (₨3,731) | ₨3,688 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,741 (₨6,154) | ₨3,095 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (₨801) | ₨526 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling328 (₨426) | ₨391 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (₨291) | ₨548 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (₨101,580) | ₨54,726 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 (₨10) | ₨28 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,660 (₨11,243) | ₨3,850 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (₨335) | ₨182 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.298
PKR
/
KES
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,731 prices entered by 674 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 278% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan