- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Switzerland
- Comparison
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 | Shilling576 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 25 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling549 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling438 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.71 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling171 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 4.52 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling232 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 3.80 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.92 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling184 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.45 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,196 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.50 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling72 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.42 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling145,492 (CHF 1,435) | CHF 2,886 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling84,181 (CHF 830) | CHF 2,384 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,891 (CHF 68) | CHF 178 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling77,075 (CHF 760) | CHF 1,899 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,539 (CHF 410) | CHF 1,490 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,540 (CHF 55) | CHF 137 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,541 (CHF 35) | CHF 46 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (CHF 394) | CHF 554 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,752 (CHF 106) | CHF 186 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling712 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling492 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 29 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (CHF 30) | CHF 116 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (CHF 36) | CHF 52 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (CHF 72) | CHF 132 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (CHF 55) | CHF 181 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (CHF 11,555) | CHF 28,020 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling103 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.83 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,926 (CHF 49) | CHF 87 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (CHF 16) | CHF 34 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (CHF 34) | CHF 124 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 4.67 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 4.28 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.97 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.33 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling842 (CHF 8) | CHF 46 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,277 (CHF 22) | CHF 70 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,332 (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (CHF 28) | CHF 124 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,746 (CHF 47) | CHF 112 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling623 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling323 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 5.27 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling230 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (CHF 772) | CHF 532 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling5.90 (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.38 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,512 (CHF 84) | CHF 91 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling263 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00987
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Cost of living in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland
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