Cost of living in Kenya compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling648 (€4.40) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling755 (€5.13) | €11 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling461 (€3.13) | €3.93 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (€0.81) | €1.05 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling241 (€1.64) | €3.08 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling109 (€0.74) | €2.10 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling876 (€5.95) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (€1.92) | €2.01 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling127 (€0.86) | €1.56 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling304 (€2.07) | €1.14 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,499 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling188 (€1.28) | €2.09 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling43 (€0.30) | €1.01 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling160,277 (€1,090) | €1,495 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling93,468 (€635) | €1,022 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,126 (€48) | €113 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling65,576 (€446) | €987 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling55,238 (€376) | €705 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,581 (€31) | €78 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,272 (€22) | €24 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,351 (€247) | €322 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling16,041 (€109) | €100 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling991 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling550 (€3.74) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,708 (€46) | €78 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,827 (€19) | €36 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,950 (€61) | €88 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling7,335 (€50) | €90 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,538,990 (€17,260) | €26,585 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling180 (€1.22) | €1.53 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,746 (€32) | €28 | + 15% | |
| 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) | Shilling303 (€2.06) | €8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling414 (€2.81) | €8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,204 (€15) | €57 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €4.16 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling250 (€1.70) | €2.61 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (€2.04) | €3.24 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling201 (€1.37) | €2.04 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling161 (€1.09) | €2.05 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling738 (€5.02) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,541 (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,871 (€13) | €16 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,518 (€17) | €49 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,892 (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling749 (€5.09) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling374 (€2.54) | €3.05 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling330 (€2.24) | €4.84 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (€544) | €485 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,740 (€32) | €55 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling296 (€2.01) | €5.56 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,672 prices entered by 876 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Spain
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