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 | Shilling684 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 ($3.91) | $4.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 ($0.90) | $0.88 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 ($1.88) | $2.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 ($0.93) | $4.11 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 ($2.47) | $3.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 ($0.84) | $1.67 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 ($1.82) | $3.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling159 ($1.44) | $1.99 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 ($0.62) | $2.06 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 ($1,241) | $2,212 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 ($446) | $1,551 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 ($77) | $178 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 ($706) | $1,534 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 ($450) | $1,114 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 ($39) | $112 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 ($39) | $50 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 ($435) | $271 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 ($102) | $128 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 ($7) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 ($3.09) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 ($24) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 ($34) | $44 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 ($42) | $87 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 ($55) | $109 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 ($22,598) | $23,574 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 ($1.00) | $0.64 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 ($39) | $74 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 ($2.06) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 ($19) | $112 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 ($3.53) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 ($3.54) | $3.47 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 ($2.99) | $4.93 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 ($1.50) | $3.64 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 ($1.51) | $1.82 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 ($18) | $46 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 ($18) | $206 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 ($42) | $80 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 ($5.22) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 ($2.85) | $5.05 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 ($2.14) | $5.84 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 ($358) | $421 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 ($0.03) | $0.51 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 ($39) | $50 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling297 ($2.71) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United States
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