- 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 | Shilling626 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 14 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.67 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.13 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 3.03 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.18 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.43 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.51 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (CHF 1,415) | CHF 2,862 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (CHF 788) | CHF 2,234 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (CHF 64) | CHF 190 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (CHF 853) | CHF 1,802 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (CHF 399) | CHF 1,244 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (CHF 55) | CHF 148 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (CHF 33) | CHF 46 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (CHF 390) | CHF 534 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (CHF 111) | CHF 166 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (CHF 24) | CHF 28 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (CHF 32) | CHF 111 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (CHF 38) | CHF 49 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (CHF 59) | CHF 133 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (CHF 49) | CHF 192 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 (CHF 12,506) | CHF 27,425 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.87 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (CHF 44) | CHF 82 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 14 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (CHF 34) | CHF 116 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.54 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 4.28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.98 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.43 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (CHF 9) | CHF 44 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (CHF 24) | CHF 71 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (CHF 22) | CHF 121 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (CHF 43) | CHF 104 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 5.10 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (CHF 766) | CHF 505 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.36 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (CHF 82) | CHF 88 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland
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