- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling537 (CHF 5.27) | CHF 25 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling567 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 14 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling454 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.71 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling170 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling114 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 4.10 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling759 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling243 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 3.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 3.00 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.45 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,235 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling160 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.57 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.41 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling141,961 (CHF 1,393) | CHF 2,910 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 (CHF 775) | CHF 2,314 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 (CHF 76) | CHF 185 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 (CHF 720) | CHF 1,923 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 (CHF 381) | CHF 1,399 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (CHF 56) | CHF 154 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (CHF 32) | CHF 45 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (CHF 392) | CHF 558 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,497 (CHF 103) | CHF 170 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling665 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling596 (CHF 5.85) | CHF 29 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,223 (CHF 32) | CHF 115 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,434 (CHF 34) | CHF 51 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,713 (CHF 66) | CHF 131 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,204 (CHF 51) | CHF 187 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (CHF 11,490) | CHF 27,410 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.86 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (CHF 44) | CHF 87 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 15 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (CHF 33) | CHF 120 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 4.72 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 4.62 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.27 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.47 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (CHF 21) | CHF 70 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (CHF 28) | CHF 132 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 (CHF 48) | CHF 110 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 5.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (CHF 768) | CHF 518 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.34 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 (CHF 85) | CHF 93 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,724 prices entered by 492 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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