Cost of living in Kenya compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (руб 300) | руб 466 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (руб 329) | руб 308 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (руб 248) | руб 178 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (руб 66) | руб 79 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling250 (руб 135) | руб 115 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (руб 54) | руб 209 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (руб 578) | руб 412 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (руб 150) | руб 116 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (руб 55) | руб 59 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (руб 105) | руб 69 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (руб 555) | руб 638 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (руб 92) | руб 131 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (руб 27) | руб 37 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (руб 67,440) | руб 62,722 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (руб 29,951) | руб 44,108 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (руб 10,768) | руб 8,171 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (руб 27,869) | руб 37,668 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (руб 12,589) | руб 26,807 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (руб 5,092) | руб 4,924 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (руб 2,919) | руб 526 | + 455% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (руб 21,426) | руб 28,072 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (руб 4,204) | руб 8,737 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (руб 362) | руб 490 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (руб 164) | руб 773 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (руб 1,398) | руб 5,735 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (руб 1,475) | руб 3,509 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (руб 2,768) | руб 6,597 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (руб 2,985) | руб 7,183 | - 58% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (руб 1,613,129) | руб 1,948,350 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (руб 64) | руб 50 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (руб 1,982) | руб 1,752 | + 13% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (руб 96) | руб 466 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (руб 173) | руб 459 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (руб 1,083) | руб 1,425 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (руб 180) | руб 300 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (руб 167) | руб 210 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (руб 238) | руб 248 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (руб 62) | руб 101 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (руб 66) | руб 123 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (руб 390) | руб 662 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Kenya | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (руб 990) | руб 1,608 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (руб 761) | руб 566 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (руб 866) | руб 3,944 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (руб 1,880) | руб 4,438 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (руб 349) | руб 399 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (руб 149) | руб 188 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (руб 129) | руб 258 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (руб 14,368) | руб 48,530 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (руб 2.18) | руб 3.24 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 (руб 1,349) | руб 2,786 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 (руб 156) | руб 172 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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