- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling533 ($5.18) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling555 ($5.40) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling433 ($4.22) | $4.56 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 ($0.94) | $0.89 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling169 ($1.64) | $3.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 ($1.10) | $4.04 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling735 ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling226 ($2.20) | $3.32 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 ($0.90) | $1.59 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling177 ($1.72) | $3.37 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,274 ($12) | $15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling155 ($1.51) | $1.92 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 ($0.55) | $2.13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling138,637 ($1,349) | $2,034 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,724 ($776) | $1,571 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,218 ($70) | $177 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling74,793 ($728) | $1,574 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,971 ($408) | $1,121 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 ($54) | $122 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,308 ($32) | $48 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,875 ($378) | $335 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,674 ($104) | $118 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling632 ($6) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,924 ($28) | $47 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,217 ($31) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,975 ($78) | $85 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,282 ($51) | $115 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 ($11,394) | $22,271 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling107 ($1.04) | $0.77 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,374 ($43) | $85 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling247 ($2.40) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,280 ($12) | $19 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 ($33) | $111 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 ($3.76) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling282 ($2.74) | $3.51 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling378 ($3.68) | $5.09 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 ($1.18) | $3.45 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 ($1.44) | $1.85 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 ($8) | $21 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,133 ($21) | $45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,243 ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 ($21) | $173 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,602 ($45) | $79 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling593 ($5.76) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling322 ($3.14) | $4.87 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling222 ($2.16) | $5.88 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 ($761) | $427 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 ($0.07) | $0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,325 ($81) | $53 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 ($2.51) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00973
USD
/
KES
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Cost of living in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in United States
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