Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling805 (£5.37) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (£4.41) | £5.88 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (£2.59) | £3.31 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling104 (£0.69) | £0.86 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling203 (£1.35) | £2.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (£0.68) | £2.08 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (£4.56) | £4.09 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (£1.81) | £1.92 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (£0.62) | £0.90 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (£1.35) | £1.71 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,842 (£12) | £8 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling160 (£1.07) | £1.95 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (£0.46) | £0.97 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling119,098 (£794) | £1,994 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (£326) | £1,273 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (£57) | £147 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (£516) | £1,276 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (£329) | £1,078 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (£28) | £97 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (£28) | £22 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,725 (£305) | £322 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (£75) | £73 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (£5.46) | £6 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (£2.26) | £12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (£18) | £70 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (£25) | £33 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (£30) | £75 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (£40) | £78 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (£16,536) | £20,029 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (£0.73) | £1.20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,815 (£32) | £98 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (£1.51) | £3.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (£5.37) | £9 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (£14) | £81 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling237 (£1.58) | £3.41 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (£2.59) | £1.58 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (£2.19) | £3.36 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (£1.10) | £1.83 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (£1.10) | £1.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (£5.12) | £14 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (£13) | £30 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (£9) | £20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (£13) | £133 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (£31) | £58 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (£3.82) | £9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (£2.09) | £3.14 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (£1.57) | £4.70 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (£262) | £429 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (£0.02) | £0.14 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (£29) | £37 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (£1.89) | £11 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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