- 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 | Shilling613 (£4.54) | £10 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling577 (£4.28) | £5.59 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling466 (£3.46) | £3.65 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling105 (£0.78) | £0.86 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 (£1.29) | £2.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 (£0.77) | £1.98 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling832 (£6) | £4.45 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling238 (£1.76) | £1.95 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (£0.75) | £0.85 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling184 (£1.37) | £1.80 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,083 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (£1.18) | £1.79 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling77 (£0.57) | £0.90 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling154,474 (£1,145) | £1,783 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling83,976 (£622) | £1,173 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,952 (£52) | £157 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling85,450 (£633) | £1,063 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,412 (£307) | £735 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,150 (£38) | £149 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,685 (£27) | £21 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,830 (£295) | £332 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,154 (£83) | £82 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling762 (£5.65) | £6 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 (£2.86) | £11 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,584 (£27) | £64 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling4,093 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,913 (£59) | £69 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,143 (£46) | £73 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,163,670 (£8,622) | £18,362 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling101 (£0.75) | £1.20 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,475 (£26) | £101 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling435 (£3.22) | £3.28 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,847 (£14) | £8 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,389 (£25) | £70 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling350 (£2.59) | £3.23 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling297 (£2.20) | £1.59 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling440 (£3.26) | £3.41 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling129 (£0.95) | £1.77 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling127 (£0.94) | £1.55 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling822 (£6) | £14 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,464 (£18) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,445 (£11) | £20 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,867 (£21) | £124 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,751 (£35) | £55 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling630 (£4.67) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (£2.31) | £2.96 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling231 (£1.71) | £4.41 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling89,725 (£665) | £416 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling17 (£0.13) | £0.19 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,529 (£63) | £45 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling250 (£1.85) | £10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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