- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling533 (£4.06) | £11 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling555 (£4.22) | £5.59 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 (£3.30) | £3.61 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (£0.73) | £0.86 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 (£1.29) | £2.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (£0.86) | £1.91 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 (£5.59) | £4.52 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling226 (£1.72) | £1.96 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 (£0.71) | £0.84 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 (£1.34) | £1.76 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,274 (£10) | £9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling155 (£1.18) | £1.82 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (£0.43) | £0.92 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling138,637 (£1,055) | £1,856 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,724 (£607) | £1,200 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,218 (£55) | £157 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 (£569) | £1,135 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,971 (£319) | £788 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (£43) | £145 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,308 (£25) | £22 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,875 (£296) | £337 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,674 (£81) | £85 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (£4.72) | £6 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling632 (£4.81) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,924 (£22) | £64 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,217 (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,975 (£61) | £70 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,282 (£40) | £72 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (£8,912) | £18,395 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling107 (£0.81) | £1.25 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,374 (£33) | £93 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling247 (£1.88) | £3.31 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,280 (£10) | £8 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (£25) | £74 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (£2.94) | £3.52 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling282 (£2.14) | £1.52 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling378 (£2.88) | £3.22 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (£1.13) | £1.54 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (£6) | £13 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,133 (£16) | £31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,243 (£9) | £21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (£17) | £115 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,602 (£35) | £54 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling593 (£4.51) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling322 (£2.45) | £2.97 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling222 (£1.69) | £4.35 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (£595) | £400 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 (£0.05) | £0.15 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,325 (£63) | £43 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 (£1.96) | £10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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