Cost of living in Kenya compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.61 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.73 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.34 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling204 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.06 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.52 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.55 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (CHF 1,173) | CHF 2,765 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (CHF 421) | CHF 2,168 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (CHF 73) | CHF 167 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (CHF 667) | CHF 1,619 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (CHF 425) | CHF 1,180 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (CHF 37) | CHF 94 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (CHF 37) | CHF 40 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (CHF 412) | CHF 400 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (CHF 97) | CHF 137 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,051 (CHF 61) | CHF 111 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (CHF 33) | CHF 60 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,722 (CHF 92) | CHF 128 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (CHF 52) | CHF 167 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,013,030 (CHF 25,944) | CHF 28,438 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.50 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (CHF 37) | CHF 84 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 16 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (CHF 18) | CHF 106 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 4.74 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 5.27 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.91 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 4.67 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 39 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (CHF 17) | CHF 77 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (CHF 17) | CHF 246 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (CHF 40) | CHF 107 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 5.06 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (CHF 339) | CHF 464 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.39 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (CHF 37) | CHF 110 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland
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