Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling421 (£2.65) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling699 (£4.40) | £8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling476 (£3.00) | £3.95 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling120 (£0.76) | £1.15 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling253 (£1.59) | £3.75 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling86 (£0.54) | £2.46 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling876 (£5.51) | £4.80 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (£1.78) | £2.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling104 (£0.66) | £0.93 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling261 (£1.64) | £2.11 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,499 (£9) | £10 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling186 (£1.17) | £2.25 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling47 (£0.30) | £1.03 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 75% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling110,395 (£695) | £2,771 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling64,425 (£405) | £2,153 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,518 (£47) | £192 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling50,260 (£316) | £1,876 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling35,114 (£221) | £1,366 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,983 (£31) | £153 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,867 (£18) | £28 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling34,103 (£215) | £283 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,411 (£97) | £86 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,209 (£8) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling550 (£3.46) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,708 (£42) | £71 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,827 (£18) | £35 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,482 (£35) | £83 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,561 (£35) | £87 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,623,980 (£16,515) | £28,549 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling195 (£1.23) | £1.45 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,001 (£25) | £114 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling321 (£2.02) | £3.66 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling414 (£2.61) | £8 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,315 (£15) | £62 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling1,000 (£6) | £3.94 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling250 (£1.57) | £1.92 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (£1.89) | £4.56 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling223 (£1.40) | £2.22 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling167 (£1.05) | £1.91 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling884 (£5.56) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,476 (£16) | £37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,592 (£10) | £23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,730 (£17) | £114 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,515 (£28) | £68 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling748 (£4.71) | £11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling315 (£1.98) | £3.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling367 (£2.31) | £6 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (£504) | £429 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,894 (£31) | £40 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling296 (£1.86) | £15 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,983 prices entered by 527 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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