| KES |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
Shilling738
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
Shilling610
|
($5.54)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
Shilling388
|
($3.53)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
Shilling98
|
($0.89)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
Shilling196
|
($1.78)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
Shilling95
|
($0.86)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
Shilling878
|
($8)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
Shilling248
|
($2.26)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
Shilling106
|
($0.96)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
Shilling206
|
($1.87)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
Shilling1,551
|
($14)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
Shilling169
|
($1.54)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
Shilling64
|
($0.58)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
Shilling162,419
|
($1,476)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
Shilling71,912
|
($653)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
Shilling8,499
|
($77)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
Shilling76,322
|
($694)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
Shilling49,372
|
($449)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
Shilling3,692
|
($34)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
Shilling4,262
|
($39)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
Shilling42,999
|
($391)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling11,774
|
($107)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
Shilling658
|
($5.98)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
Shilling461
|
($4.18)
|
|
|
| KES |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
Shilling3,305
|
($30)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
Shilling3,144
|
($29)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling7,709
|
($70)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
Shilling6,852
|
($62)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
Shilling1,757,920
|
($15,974)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
Shilling104
|
($0.95)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
Shilling4,463
|
($41)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
Shilling945
|
($9)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling384
|
($3.49)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
Shilling1,324
|
($12)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
Shilling2,897
|
($26)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
Shilling364
|
($3.31)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
Shilling355
|
($3.22)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
Shilling494
|
($4.49)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
Shilling135
|
($1.23)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
Shilling139
|
($1.26)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
Shilling1,154
|
($10)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
Shilling2,185
|
($20)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
Shilling1,327
|
($12)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
Shilling2,789
|
($25)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
Shilling4,388
|
($40)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
Shilling709
|
($6)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
Shilling314
|
($2.86)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
Shilling243
|
($2.21)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
Shilling61,187
|
($556)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
Shilling3.66
|
($0.03)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
Shilling5,311
|
($48)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
Shilling261
|
($2.37)
|
