Cost of living in Kenya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling583 (руб 414) | руб 521 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling724 (руб 514) | руб 371 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling489 (руб 347) | руб 209 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling124 (руб 88) | руб 84 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling273 (руб 194) | руб 137 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling131 (руб 93) | руб 223 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 (руб 710) | руб 428 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling398 (руб 283) | руб 130 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling110 (руб 78) | руб 43 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling245 (руб 174) | руб 84 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,501 (руб 1,066) | руб 692 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 (руб 142) | руб 153 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling37 (руб 26) | руб 38 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 (руб 91,170) | руб 101,755 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 (руб 43,668) | руб 58,371 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 (руб 6,426) | руб 7,791 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (руб 37,553) | руб 55,623 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 (руб 18,598) | руб 29,765 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 (руб 5,667) | руб 5,810 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,997 (руб 2,127) | руб 840 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 (руб 28,377) | руб 23,393 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (руб 10,648) | руб 8,096 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (руб 710) | руб 555 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 729 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 (руб 1,547) | руб 5,748 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 (руб 2,154) | руб 3,213 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 (руб 4,180) | руб 7,605 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 (руб 4,225) | руб 7,490 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 (руб 1,749,600) | руб 2,780,330 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling198 (руб 141) | руб 53 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,404 (руб 3,126) | руб 1,831 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (руб 710) | руб 280 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (руб 1,278) | руб 557 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (руб 2,101) | руб 1,958 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (руб 142) | руб 341 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (руб 222) | руб 228 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (руб 781) | руб 246 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (руб 168) | руб 129 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (руб 106) | руб 134 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (руб 885) | руб 562 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,000 (руб 2,130) | руб 1,946 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,617 (руб 1,148) | руб 727 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,809 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,210 (руб 2,988) | руб 3,502 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (руб 710) | руб 547 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling319 (руб 227) | руб 203 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 (руб 213) | руб 262 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (руб 56,790) | руб 56,114 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,864 (руб 4,163) | руб 3,079 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 (руб 239) | руб 191 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,051 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.710
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Cost of living in Kenya is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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