Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 ($4.76) | $17 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 ($5.21) | $9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 ($3.93) | $5.11 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 ($1.04) | $0.99 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling250 ($2.14) | $3.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 ($0.86) | $4.43 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 ($2.38) | $3.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 ($0.87) | $1.92 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 ($1.67) | $3.31 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 ($1.46) | $2.26 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 ($0.43) | $2.48 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling167,129 ($1,435) | $2,516 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 ($475) | $1,959 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 ($171) | $201 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 ($442) | $1,781 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 ($200) | $1,347 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 ($81) | $138 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 ($46) | $56 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 ($340) | $300 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 ($67) | $134 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 ($5.74) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 ($2.60) | $27 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 ($22) | $51 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 ($23) | $46 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 ($44) | $93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 ($47) | $121 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 ($25,582) | $25,483 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 ($1.01) | $1.07 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 ($31) | $77 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 ($1.53) | $7 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 ($2.75) | $19 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 ($17) | $125 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 ($2.86) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 ($2.65) | $4.15 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 ($3.77) | $5.50 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 ($0.98) | $4.18 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 ($1.05) | $2.05 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 ($6) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 ($16) | $49 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 ($14) | $189 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 ($30) | $84 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 ($5.54) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 ($2.37) | $5.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 ($2.05) | $6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 ($228) | $490 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 ($0.03) | $0.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 ($21) | $53 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 ($2.47) | $9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 54% cheaper than in United States
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