- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling519 ($5.15) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling557 ($5.53) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling451 ($4.48) | $4.59 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 ($0.98) | $0.90 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling172 ($1.71) | $3.22 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 ($1.15) | $3.99 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling769 ($8) | $6 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling240 ($2.38) | $3.38 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling105 ($1.04) | $1.62 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling179 ($1.78) | $3.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,236 ($12) | $15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 ($1.57) | $1.93 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 ($0.56) | $2.14 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling141,961 ($1,408) | $2,030 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,017 ($784) | $1,559 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,788 ($77) | $177 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling73,371 ($728) | $1,568 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling38,798 ($385) | $1,118 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,729 ($57) | $123 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,279 ($33) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,988 ($397) | $336 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,905 ($108) | $120 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling680 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling662 ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,083 ($31) | $48 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,648 ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,340 ($73) | $85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,556 ($55) | $114 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 ($11,619) | $22,137 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 ($1.04) | $0.75 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,536 ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling400 ($3.96) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,632 ($16) | $19 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,411 ($34) | $113 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 ($3.84) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 ($3.06) | $3.48 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling457 ($4.53) | $5.08 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling128 ($1.27) | $3.42 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling144 ($1.43) | $1.84 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling810 ($8) | $21 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,100 ($21) | $44 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,292 ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,874 ($29) | $168 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,918 ($49) | $79 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling617 ($6) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling332 ($3.30) | $4.85 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling227 ($2.25) | $5.81 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 ($776) | $429 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling6 ($0.06) | $0.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,691 ($86) | $53 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling268 ($2.66) | $8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in United States
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