Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (£3.64) | £13 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (£6) | £8 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (£2.99) | £4.26 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (£0.73) | £1.20 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (£1.75) | £3.63 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (£0.47) | £2.28 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (£4.04) | £5.34 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (£1.31) | £2.13 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (£0.62) | £0.89 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (£1.38) | £1.97 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (£9) | £10 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (£1.05) | £2.36 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (£0.40) | £1.04 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (£797) | £1,997 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (£355) | £1,637 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (£47) | £229 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (£308) | £1,818 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (£148) | £1,060 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (£15) | £190 | - 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (£32) | £26 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (£117) | £324 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (£88) | £83 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (£5.84) | £7 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £16 | - | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (£13) | £73 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (£18) | £32 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (£36) | £81 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (£37) | £83 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (£13,828) | £25,126 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling200 (£1.17) | £1.44 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (£25) | £85 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (£5.84) | £5.04 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (£11) | £8 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (£17) | £74 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (£1.17) | £4.77 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (£1.82) | £1.97 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (£6) | £3.78 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (£1.38) | £2.39 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (£0.88) | £1.77 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (£7) | £14 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (£12) | £40 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (£9) | £19 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (£25) | £69 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (£4.64) | £11 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (£1.78) | £3.71 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (£1.53) | £5.75 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (£467) | £537 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (£0.02) | £0.28 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (£35) | £35 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling337 (£1.97) | £14 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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