Cost of living in Kenya compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (€4.27) | €17 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (€3.51) | €3.81 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (€0.85) | €1.05 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (€2.06) | €3.01 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (€0.56) | €2.25 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (€4.74) | €7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (€1.53) | €2.16 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (€0.72) | €1.40 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (€1.62) | €1.12 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (€10) | €7 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (€1.23) | €2.06 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.47) | €1.08 | - 57% | |
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 | Shilling136,525 (€936) | €1,415 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (€417) | €958 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (€55) | €118 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (€362) | €914 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (€173) | €670 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (€17) | €81 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (€38) | €27 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (€137) | €315 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (€103) | €92 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (€15) | €73 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (€21) | €31 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (€42) | €82 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (€43) | €86 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (€16,231) | €28,022 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling200 (€1.37) | €1.60 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (€30) | €31 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (€20) | €62 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (€1.37) | €3.86 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (€2.14) | €2.95 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (€8) | €3.02 | + 150% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (€1.63) | €2.02 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (€1.03) | €1.93 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (€9) | €17 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (€15) | €34 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (€11) | €16 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €53 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (€29) | €50 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (€5.45) | €10 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (€2.09) | €2.69 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (€1.80) | €4.45 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (€548) | €514 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (€0.03) | €0.20 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling337 (€2.31) | €5.23 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in Spain
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