Cost of living in Kenya compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (£5.92) | £13 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (£4.92) | £7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (£2.69) | £3.45 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (£0.79) | £1.11 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (£1.51) | £3.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (£0.56) | £1.92 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (£2.80) | £4.26 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (£1.10) | £1.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (£0.51) | £0.93 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (£1.35) | £1.71 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (£1.12) | £2.24 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (£0.62) | £1.11 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (£1,095) | £2,023 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (£720) | £1,352 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (£48) | £225 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (£545) | £1,150 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (£131) | £823 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (£47) | £123 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (£33) | £25 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (£241) | £306 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (£134) | £93 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (£3.91) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (£42) | £63 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (£15) | £31 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (£98) | £68 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (£46) | £70 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (£9,981) | £25,707 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (£1.08) | £1.52 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling5,266 (£29) | £91 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (£1.00) | £4.12 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (£1.79) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (£22) | £112 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (£1.86) | £3.78 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (£1.72) | £1.69 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (£2.45) | £3.49 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (£0.56) | £2.13 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (£0.68) | £1.81 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (£7) | £14 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kenya | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (£10) | £19 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (£9) | £153 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (£33) | £59 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (£5.06) | £10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (£1.84) | £3.27 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (£1.45) | £4.89 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (£148) | £417 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (£38) | £34 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (£1.71) | £13 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,516 prices entered by 729 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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