Cost of living in Kenya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling673 (руб 437) | руб 407 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (руб 388) | руб 265 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling408 (руб 265) | руб 147 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (руб 65) | руб 67 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling199 (руб 129) | руб 88 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (руб 66) | руб 147 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling732 (руб 475) | руб 324 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (руб 184) | руб 98 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling107 (руб 70) | руб 34 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling194 (руб 126) | руб 64 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,361 (руб 883) | руб 591 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (руб 110) | руб 102 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (руб 32) | руб 32 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling118,369 (руб 76,798) | руб 71,169 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,527 (руб 36,675) | руб 39,385 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,228 (руб 4,041) | руб 6,163 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling73,257 (руб 47,530) | руб 40,928 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling47,410 (руб 30,759) | руб 24,350 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,635 (руб 2,359) | руб 4,247 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,331 (руб 2,161) | руб 417 | + 418% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,837 (руб 24,548) | руб 26,540 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,345 (руб 6,712) | руб 6,255 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling740 (руб 480) | руб 462 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (руб 324) | руб 628 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,331 (руб 1,512) | руб 5,495 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,776 (руб 1,801) | руб 2,544 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,269 (руб 4,067) | руб 5,941 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,358 (руб 3,476) | руб 6,606 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,779,890 (руб 1,154,797) | руб 1,358,270 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (руб 72) | руб 46 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,868 (руб 2,509) | руб 1,874 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (руб 147) | руб 449 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (руб 523) | руб 578 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (руб 1,319) | руб 1,374 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (руб 180) | руб 313 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (руб 252) | руб 167 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (руб 213) | руб 227 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (руб 107) | руб 82 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (руб 107) | руб 99 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 (руб 498) | руб 570 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,793 (руб 1,163) | руб 1,511 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,323 (руб 858) | руб 597 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (руб 1,298) | руб 5,681 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,115 (руб 2,670) | руб 3,689 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling559 (руб 363) | руб 394 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling310 (руб 201) | руб 200 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling236 (руб 153) | руб 215 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (руб 30,003) | руб 31,375 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (руб 2.08) | руб 2.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,105 (руб 3,312) | руб 3,654 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling304 (руб 197) | руб 155 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 6% more expensive than in Russia
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