- 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 | Shilling626 (£4.79) | £10 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 (£4.50) | £5.65 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 (£3.19) | £3.80 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 (£0.74) | £0.87 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (£1.33) | £2.65 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (£0.89) | £1.97 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 (£5.45) | £4.71 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 (£1.81) | £2.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 (£0.66) | £0.82 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 (£1.35) | £1.79 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 (£11) | £9 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (£1.20) | £1.85 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (£0.43) | £0.94 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 (£1,106) | £1,946 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 (£615) | £1,241 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 (£50) | £160 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 (£666) | £1,261 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 (£312) | £852 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (£43) | £121 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 (£26) | £22 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 (£305) | £341 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 (£87) | £86 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (£4.75) | £7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling468 (£3.58) | £11 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 (£25) | £66 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 (£30) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 (£46) | £73 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 (£38) | £76 | - 50% | |
| 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 | Shilling1,277,080 (£9,771) | £18,846 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 (£0.84) | £1.27 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 (£34) | £98 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (£2.13) | £3.40 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 (£9) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (£27) | £77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 (£2.97) | £3.56 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 (£2.28) | £1.55 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 (£3.53) | £3.25 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (£0.92) | £1.81 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (£1.13) | £1.53 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 (£18) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (£17) | £106 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (£33) | £57 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (£4.77) | £9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (£2.39) | £3.03 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 (£1.74) | £4.49 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (£599) | £400 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (£0.03) | £0.16 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 (£64) | £44 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (£1.85) | £11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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