Cost of living in Kenya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling551 (руб 383) | руб 399 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling659 (руб 459) | руб 284 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling356 (руб 247) | руб 143 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (руб 69) | руб 65 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling197 (руб 137) | руб 88 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 (руб 72) | руб 129 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling564 (руб 392) | руб 345 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (руб 175) | руб 108 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (руб 64) | руб 35 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (руб 141) | руб 66 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,074 (руб 747) | руб 583 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (руб 113) | руб 109 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (руб 37) | руб 28 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling112,926 (руб 78,558) | руб 68,166 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,166 (руб 41,855) | руб 37,974 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (руб 5,912) | руб 6,392 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling56,349 (руб 39,200) | руб 31,618 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,281 (руб 16,196) | руб 22,018 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (руб 2,968) | руб 4,038 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,444 (руб 3,091) | руб 448 | + 590% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,255 (руб 31,482) | руб 24,813 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,053 (руб 8,385) | руб 6,723 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,479 (руб 1,029) | руб 416 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling200 (руб 139) | руб 926 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,726 (руб 1,896) | руб 4,661 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,566 (руб 1,785) | руб 2,580 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,150 (руб 3,583) | руб 5,596 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,684 (руб 3,954) | руб 6,714 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (руб 1,111,050) | руб 1,237,120 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (руб 78) | руб 47 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,548 (руб 2,468) | руб 1,548 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling210 (руб 146) | руб 476 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 504 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,289 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling343 (руб 239) | руб 311 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling225 (руб 157) | руб 183 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling650 (руб 452) | руб 206 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (руб 70) | руб 77 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling60 (руб 42) | руб 97 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (руб 209) | руб 580 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,957 (руб 1,361) | руб 1,480 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,541 (руб 1,072) | руб 574 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (руб 2,923) | руб 3,401 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling784 (руб 545) | руб 387 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling282 (руб 196) | руб 168 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (руб 176) | руб 221 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling37,703 (руб 26,229) | руб 38,001 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (руб 3,720) | руб 3,491 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling248 (руб 173) | руб 160 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.696
RUB
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,925 prices entered by 752 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 15% more expensive than in Russia
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