Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling628 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling570 ($5.63) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling364 ($3.60) | $4.32 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling104 ($1.03) | $0.87 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling181 ($1.79) | $3.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 ($1.02) | $4.07 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling723 ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling276 ($2.73) | $3.37 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling125 ($1.24) | $1.73 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling178 ($1.76) | $3.19 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,350 ($13) | $15 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling174 ($1.72) | $1.92 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling46 ($0.46) | $2.08 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,226 ($1,287) | $2,234 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling58,858 ($582) | $1,604 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,516 ($64) | $178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling67,161 ($664) | $1,611 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling38,958 ($385) | $1,141 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,346 ($33) | $117 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,282 ($32) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,756 ($363) | $301 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,980 ($99) | $121 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling535 ($5.29) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 ($4.94) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,030 ($20) | $49 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,776 ($27) | $44 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,165 ($51) | $87 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,358 ($53) | $114 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,638,780 ($16,197) | $22,966 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling107 ($1.05) | $0.77 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,868 ($38) | $80 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 ($2.23) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 ($20) | $110 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 ($2.74) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 ($3.84) | $3.51 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 ($3.25) | $5.03 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 ($1.63) | $3.52 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 ($1.64) | $1.83 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,642 ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,313 ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 ($20) | $220 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,703 ($37) | $75 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling432 ($4.27) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling321 ($3.17) | $4.82 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling236 ($2.34) | $5.82 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 ($457) | $405 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.26 ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,423 ($54) | $54 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling292 ($2.89) | $8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00988
USD
/
KES
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Cost of living in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in United States
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