Cost of living in Kenya compared to Spain
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling592 (€4.19) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling748 (€5.29) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling376 (€2.66) | €3.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (€0.84) | €0.97 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling229 (€1.62) | €2.92 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling117 (€0.83) | €2.07 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling718 (€5.08) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (€1.95) | €2.06 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (€0.77) | €1.21 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling238 (€1.69) | €0.97 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,461 (€10) | €7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling197 (€1.40) | €1.92 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling63 (€0.44) | €0.97 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling132,769 (€940) | €1,173 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (€397) | €806 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (€106) | €127 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling54,933 (€389) | €787 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (€166) | €571 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (€60) | €86 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (€42) | €30 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (€305) | €359 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (€169) | €99 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (€4.96) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (€15) | €77 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (€20) | €31 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (€40) | €86 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (€17,460) | €25,126 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (€1.14) | €1.79 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (€29) | €34 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.26) | €8 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.26) | €7 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (€21) | €66 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.35) | €3.84 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.18) | €2.47 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€3.11) | €2.95 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (€0.81) | €1.74 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.86) | €1.99 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.12) | €18 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (€23) | €32 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€11) | €53 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,205 (€30) | €47 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,300 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling290 (€2.05) | €2.57 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (€1.84) | €4.39 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€188) | €452 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (€0.03) | €0.21 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,256 (€37) | €46 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (€2.16) | €5.04 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Spain
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