Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling563 ($4.37) | $20 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling779 ($6) | $11 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling494 ($3.83) | $5.46 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling136 ($1.06) | $1.05 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling248 ($1.92) | $4.42 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 ($0.92) | $4.50 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling399 ($3.09) | $3.96 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 ($0.83) | $2.06 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling255 ($1.98) | $3.71 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,585 ($12) | $17 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 ($1.55) | $2.86 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 ($0.51) | $2.62 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 ($996) | $2,869 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 ($477) | $2,111 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 ($70) | $221 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 ($410) | $2,031 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 ($203) | $1,490 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 ($62) | $163 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,457 ($27) | $60 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 ($310) | $259 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 ($116) | $149 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $33 | - | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 ($17) | $56 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 ($24) | $54 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 ($46) | $102 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 ($46) | $138 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 ($19,106) | $29,423 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 ($1.52) | $0.95 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,197 ($33) | $79 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling500 ($3.88) | $9 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling500 ($3.88) | $23 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 ($16) | $158 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 ($1.55) | $9 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 ($2.42) | $4.90 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 ($9) | $6 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 ($1.84) | $4.71 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 ($1.16) | $2.38 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 ($10) | $29 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kenya | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,526 ($27) | $60 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,667 ($13) | $29 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,000 ($23) | $230 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,583 ($36) | $101 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling334 ($2.59) | $5.75 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 ($2.33) | $7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 ($620) | $497 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,442 ($42) | $63 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 ($2.61) | $10 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,256 prices entered by 2,141 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in United States
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