Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (£3.81) | £14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (£4.17) | £5.92 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (£3.15) | £3.36 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (£0.84) | £0.90 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling250 (£1.72) | £2.79 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (£0.69) | £2.27 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (£7) | £3.83 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (£1.91) | £2.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (£0.69) | £0.87 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (£1.34) | £1.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (£7) | £9 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (£1.17) | £1.92 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (£0.35) | £1.03 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling167,129 (£1,149) | £2,256 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (£380) | £1,779 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (£137) | £177 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (£354) | £1,536 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (£160) | £1,227 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (£65) | £140 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (£37) | £26 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (£272) | £294 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (£53) | £101 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (£4.60) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (£2.08) | £13 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (£18) | £67 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (£19) | £34 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (£35) | £74 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (£38) | £85 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (£20,484) | £22,731 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (£0.81) | £1.56 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (£25) | £113 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (£1.22) | £4.11 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (£2.20) | £9 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (£14) | £90 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (£2.29) | £2.50 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (£2.12) | £1.57 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (£3.02) | £3.42 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (£0.79) | £1.89 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (£0.84) | £1.29 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (£4.95) | £14 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (£13) | £36 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (£10) | £24 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (£11) | £140 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (£24) | £61 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (£4.44) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (£1.90) | £3.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (£1.64) | £5.32 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (£182) | £533 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (£0.03) | £0.12 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 (£17) | £40 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 (£1.98) | £12 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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