Cost of living in Kenya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling551 (₨784) | ₨441 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling659 (₨939) | ₨682 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling356 (₨506) | ₨269 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (₨142) | ₨115 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling197 (₨281) | ₨152 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 (₨148) | ₨86 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling564 (₨803) | ₨730 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (₨357) | ₨149 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (₨132) | ₨53 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (₨289) | ₨304 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,074 (₨1,528) | ₨1,613 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (₨230) | ₨130 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (₨75) | ₨81 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling112,926 (₨160,737) | ₨68,178 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,166 (₨85,640) | ₨38,848 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (₨12,097) | ₨11,046 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling56,349 (₨80,206) | ₨53,451 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,281 (₨33,138) | ₨33,101 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (₨6,073) | ₨9,791 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,444 (₨6,325) | ₨2,408 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,255 (₨64,415) | ₨45,353 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,053 (₨17,156) | ₨22,152 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,479 (₨2,105) | ₨767 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling200 (₨285) | ₨518 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,726 (₨3,879) | ₨3,232 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,566 (₨3,653) | ₨5,463 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,150 (₨7,331) | ₨9,871 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,684 (₨8,090) | ₨6,396 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (₨2,273,305) | ₨2,677,660 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (₨159) | ₨106 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,548 (₨5,050) | ₨2,392 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling210 (₨299) | ₨250 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling343 (₨488) | ₨577 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling225 (₨320) | ₨370 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling650 (₨925) | ₨526 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (₨142) | ₨185 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling60 (₨85) | ₨156 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (₨427) | ₨515 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,957 (₨2,785) | ₨2,013 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,541 (₨2,193) | ₨1,512 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (₨5,981) | ₨3,842 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling784 (₨1,115) | ₨1,548 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling282 (₨401) | ₨492 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (₨360) | ₨444 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling37,703 (₨53,666) | ₨58,650 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (₨7,612) | ₨3,909 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling248 (₨353) | ₨268 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,789 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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