- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 ($5.85) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling464 ($4.61) | $4.61 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 ($1.02) | $0.91 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling170 ($1.68) | $3.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling107 ($1.07) | $4.03 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling814 ($8) | $6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 ($2.34) | $3.40 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 ($1.00) | $1.65 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling186 ($1.85) | $2.95 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,133 ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 ($1.57) | $1.94 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling71 ($0.71) | $2.13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling143,978 ($1,430) | $2,024 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling82,947 ($824) | $1,557 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,363 ($63) | $174 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling84,241 ($837) | $1,570 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,420 ($402) | $1,107 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,504 ($55) | $120 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,630 ($36) | $48 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,217 ($400) | $346 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,154 ($111) | $122 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling755 ($8) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 ($3.84) | $23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,482 ($35) | $47 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,838 ($38) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,531 ($75) | $86 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,957 ($59) | $118 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,206,640 ($11,988) | $22,033 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling102 ($1.01) | $0.72 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,431 ($34) | $86 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling426 ($4.23) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,284 ($13) | $18 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,543 ($35) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling368 ($3.65) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling291 ($2.90) | $3.54 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling419 ($4.16) | $5.06 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 ($1.30) | $3.37 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling137 ($1.36) | $1.84 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling822 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,354 ($23) | $44 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,356 ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,752 ($27) | $167 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,787 ($48) | $78 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling630 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling311 ($3.09) | $4.80 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 ($2.33) | $5.69 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling84,975 ($844) | $429 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 ($0.04) | $0.28 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,100 ($80) | $53 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling258 ($2.56) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in United States
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