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Cost of living in Kenya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling686 (руб 433) | руб 350 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling625 (руб 394) | руб 261 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling431 (руб 272) | руб 138 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (руб 64) | руб 65 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling184 (руб 116) | руб 83 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling119 (руб 75) | руб 141 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling744 (руб 470) | руб 293 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling250 (руб 158) | руб 95 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling96 (руб 60) | руб 33 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling174 (руб 110) | руб 60 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,526 (руб 962) | руб 521 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling162 (руб 102) | руб 97 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (руб 37) | руб 30 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling139,999 (руб 88,323) | руб 75,593 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling67,887 (руб 42,829) | руб 39,597 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,836 (руб 4,313) | руб 6,187 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling82,123 (руб 51,810) | руб 36,339 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling31,415 (руб 19,819) | руб 23,768 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling4,410 (руб 2,782) | руб 3,745 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,660 (руб 2,309) | руб 474 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,934 (руб 24,563) | руб 26,670 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,470 (руб 6,606) | руб 7,096 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling605 (руб 382) | руб 393 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling464 (руб 293) | руб 710 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,175 (руб 2,003) | руб 5,542 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,774 (руб 2,381) | руб 3,185 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,626 (руб 3,549) | руб 5,739 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,410 (руб 2,782) | руб 7,727 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,826,750 (руб 1,152,467) | руб 1,354,190 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (руб 72) | руб 44 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,492 (руб 2,834) | руб 1,778 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (руб 221) | руб 364 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,152 (руб 727) | руб 587 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,246 (руб 2,048) | руб 1,188 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling447 (руб 282) | руб 209 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling321 (руб 203) | руб 166 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling459 (руб 290) | руб 198 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (руб 76) | руб 69 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling177 (руб 112) | руб 102 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling949 (руб 599) | руб 520 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,435 (руб 1,536) | руб 1,690 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,202 (руб 758) | руб 650 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,926 (руб 2,477) | руб 7,167 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,018 (руб 2,535) | руб 3,162 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling595 (руб 375) | руб 382 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling290 (руб 183) | руб 180 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling218 (руб 138) | руб 242 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling28,109 (руб 17,733) | руб 31,464 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (руб 2.52) | руб 4.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,642 (руб 3,559) | руб 3,379 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling253 (руб 160) | руб 140 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 12% more expensive than in Russia
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