- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling626 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling589 ($5.79) | $8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling417 ($4.10) | $4.53 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling97 ($0.95) | $0.89 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling173 ($1.70) | $3.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 ($1.14) | $3.98 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling712 ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling237 ($2.33) | $3.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling87 ($0.85) | $1.61 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling176 ($1.73) | $3.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,396 ($14) | $15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 ($1.54) | $1.92 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 ($0.55) | $2.13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling144,500 ($1,421) | $2,047 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling80,427 ($791) | $1,576 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,563 ($65) | $177 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,058 ($856) | $1,586 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,792 ($401) | $1,129 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 ($55) | $119 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,392 ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,829 ($392) | $328 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,341 ($112) | $120 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 ($24) | $23 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,318 ($33) | $47 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,892 ($38) | $45 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,001 ($59) | $86 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,965 ($49) | $115 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,277,080 ($12,559) | $22,354 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling109 ($1.07) | $0.78 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,493 ($44) | $85 | - 48% | |
| 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) | Shilling279 ($2.74) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,153 ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 ($34) | $111 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling388 ($3.82) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling298 ($2.93) | $3.48 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling462 ($4.54) | $5.13 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 ($1.19) | $3.47 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 ($1.46) | $1.87 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling904 ($9) | $21 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,402 ($24) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,286 ($13) | $25 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 ($22) | $174 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 ($43) | $79 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 ($3.07) | $4.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling228 ($2.24) | $5.95 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 ($769) | $422 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 ($0.04) | $0.36 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,373 ($82) | $53 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 ($2.38) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00983
USD
/
KES
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Cost of living in Kenya is 40% cheaper than in United States
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