Cost of living in Kenya compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kenya | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling705 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 25 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling611 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 15 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling439 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.72 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling229 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling105 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 3.99 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 3.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.30 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling210 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.90 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,091 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling197 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.31 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling52 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 2.56 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kenya | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling169,650 (CHF 1,252) | CHF 3,365 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling83,603 (CHF 617) | CHF 2,532 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (CHF 111) | CHF 189 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling95,669 (CHF 706) | CHF 1,896 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling57,033 (CHF 421) | CHF 1,449 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (CHF 62) | CHF 97 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,991 (CHF 22) | CHF 50 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (CHF 318) | CHF 479 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (CHF 177) | CHF 106 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kenya | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,416 (CHF 47) | CHF 105 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling5,872 (CHF 43) | CHF 50 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,181 (CHF 46) | CHF 115 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (CHF 41) | CHF 182 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kenya | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,958,140 (CHF 21,826) | CHF 31,210 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling168 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.05 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,000 (CHF 44) | CHF 79 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kenya | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 15 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 35 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (CHF 22) | CHF 130 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 5.29 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.05 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.98 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.69 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 3.07 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 50 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kenya | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,000 (CHF 15) | CHF 67 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling825 (CHF 6) | CHF 39 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (CHF 12) | CHF 85 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling7,150 (CHF 53) | CHF 113 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 17 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 5.13 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (CHF 196) | CHF 813 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.22 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,149 (CHF 16) | CHF 81 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling317 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland
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