- 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 | Shilling519 (£3.94) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling557 (£4.23) | £5.62 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling451 (£3.42) | £3.64 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (£0.75) | £0.87 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling172 (£1.31) | £2.70 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (£0.88) | £1.94 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling769 (£5.84) | £4.47 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling240 (£1.82) | £1.98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling105 (£0.80) | £0.86 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling179 (£1.36) | £1.81 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,236 (£9) | £9 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (£1.20) | £1.81 | - 34% | |
| 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 | Shilling141,961 (£1,077) | £1,837 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 (£599) | £1,197 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 (£59) | £152 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 (£557) | £1,126 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 (£294) | £763 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 (£43) | £154 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 (£25) | £21 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (£303) | £334 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,905 (£83) | £84 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling680 (£5.16) | £6 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling662 (£5.02) | £11 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (£23) | £63 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (£28) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (£56) | £70 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (£42) | £71 | - 41% | |
| 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 (£8,885) | £18,229 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (£0.80) | £1.23 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 (£34) | £96 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (£3.03) | £3.22 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 (£12) | £8 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (£26) | £70 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (£2.94) | £3.40 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (£2.34) | £1.52 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (£3.47) | £3.24 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 (£0.97) | £1.76 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (£1.09) | £1.52 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 (£16) | £31 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (£22) | £116 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 (£37) | £56 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 (£4.68) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 (£2.52) | £2.96 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 (£1.72) | £4.35 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (£594) | £401 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 (£0.05) | £0.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 (£66) | £43 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 (£2.03) | £10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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