Cost of living in Kenya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling673 (₨1,034) | ₨577 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (₨920) | ₨658 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling408 (₨627) | ₨249 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (₨154) | ₨108 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling199 (₨305) | ₨120 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (₨157) | ₨96 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling732 (₨1,125) | ₨526 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (₨435) | ₨176 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling107 (₨165) | ₨44 | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling194 (₨298) | ₨344 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,361 (₨2,092) | ₨1,632 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (₨260) | ₨126 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (₨75) | ₨57 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling118,369 (₨181,879) | ₨60,758 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,527 (₨86,856) | ₨35,785 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,228 (₨9,569) | ₨9,753 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling73,257 (₨112,563) | ₨53,937 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling47,410 (₨72,847) | ₨30,998 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,635 (₨5,586) | ₨7,631 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,331 (₨5,118) | ₨2,510 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,837 (₨58,138) | ₨40,341 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,345 (₨15,895) | ₨12,473 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling740 (₨1,137) | ₨609 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (₨768) | ₨649 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,331 (₨3,582) | ₨2,518 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,776 (₨4,265) | ₨3,757 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,269 (₨9,633) | ₨6,430 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,358 (₨8,233) | ₨5,127 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,779,890 (₨2,734,884) | ₨2,319,940 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (₨171) | ₨115 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,868 (₨5,943) | ₨2,310 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (₨347) | ₨235 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (₨1,238) | ₨426 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (₨3,124) | ₨1,378 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (₨426) | ₨435 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (₨596) | ₨332 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (₨505) | ₨311 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (₨253) | ₨207 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (₨255) | ₨138 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 (₨1,179) | ₨434 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,793 (₨2,755) | ₨1,566 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,323 (₨2,032) | ₨1,256 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (₨3,073) | ₨3,430 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,115 (₨6,324) | ₨3,673 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling559 (₨859) | ₨792 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling310 (₨476) | ₨348 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling236 (₨363) | ₨516 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (₨71,055) | ₨50,116 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (₨4.92) | ₨4.30 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,105 (₨7,845) | ₨4,335 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling304 (₨467) | ₨215 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,497 prices entered by 527 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan
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