- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling576 (£4.39) | £11 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling549 (£4.18) | £5.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling452 (£3.44) | £3.68 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling103 (£0.78) | £0.87 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling171 (£1.30) | £2.68 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling112 (£0.85) | £1.94 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (£6) | £4.50 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling225 (£1.72) | £1.99 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling100 (£0.76) | £0.85 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling184 (£1.41) | £1.77 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,196 (£9) | £9 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 (£1.20) | £1.80 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling72 (£0.55) | £0.89 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling145,688 (£1,110) | £1,804 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling81,452 (£621) | £1,205 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,891 (£53) | £154 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling77,075 (£587) | £1,091 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,539 (£317) | £751 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,540 (£42) | £147 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,442 (£26) | £21 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 (£305) | £333 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,327 (£79) | £83 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling727 (£5.54) | £6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 (£2.95) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 (£23) | £64 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 (£56) | £69 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 (£42) | £74 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (£8,928) | £18,310 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling102 (£0.78) | £1.22 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,398 (£34) | £98 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 (£3.05) | £3.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,322 (£10) | £8 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 (£26) | £69 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (£2.95) | £3.29 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (£2.35) | £1.59 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 (£3.48) | £3.20 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 (£0.99) | £1.74 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 (£1.10) | £1.50 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling842 (£6) | £13 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,277 (£17) | £30 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,332 (£10) | £21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 (£22) | £121 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,764 (£36) | £55 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling623 (£4.75) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling323 (£2.46) | £2.95 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling230 (£1.76) | £4.37 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling79,448 (£606) | £408 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (£0.03) | £0.14 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,512 (£65) | £45 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling263 (£2.01) | £10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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