Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling708 (£5.37) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling589 (£4.47) | £5.79 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (£3.18) | £3.31 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (£0.81) | £0.85 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (£1.48) | £2.32 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling112 (£0.85) | £1.93 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling723 (£5.48) | £3.85 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling266 (£2.02) | £1.82 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling113 (£0.85) | £0.97 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (£1.34) | £1.76 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,350 (£10) | £8 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling173 (£1.31) | £1.92 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling55 (£0.42) | £0.96 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling125,305 (£950) | £1,794 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling66,920 (£508) | £1,336 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,830 (£52) | £132 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling78,179 (£593) | £1,041 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling32,160 (£244) | £868 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,285 (£25) | £109 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,779 (£29) | £23 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,756 (£279) | £315 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,098 (£77) | £85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (£3.79) | £7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (£3.79) | £12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,185 (£24) | £68 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,585 (£27) | £30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,908 (£37) | £69 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,313 (£48) | £71 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,664,660 (£12,626) | £20,092 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (£0.87) | £1.27 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,588 (£27) | £81 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (£1.71) | £3.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,051 (£23) | £83 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (£2.10) | £3.03 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (£2.70) | £1.41 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (£2.49) | £3.37 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling132 (£1.00) | £1.72 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling155 (£1.17) | £1.43 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,027 (£8) | £12 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,642 (£20) | £29 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,295 (£10) | £20 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (£15) | £107 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,969 (£30) | £54 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling492 (£3.73) | £9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling306 (£2.32) | £2.94 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling234 (£1.77) | £4.37 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (£351) | £392 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.78 (£0.03) | £0.11 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,763 (£44) | £33 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling292 (£2.22) | £11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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