KES |
USD |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
Shilling683
|
($5.48)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
Shilling691
|
($5.54)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
Shilling445
|
($3.56)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
Shilling121
|
($0.97)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
Shilling226
|
($1.81)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
Shilling109
|
($0.88)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
Shilling793
|
($6)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
Shilling277
|
($2.22)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
Shilling92
|
($0.73)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
Shilling203
|
($1.62)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
Shilling1,224
|
($10)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
Shilling172
|
($1.38)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
Shilling46
|
($0.36)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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KES |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
Shilling164,414
|
($1,318)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
Shilling87,724
|
($703)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
Shilling9,180
|
($74)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
Shilling92,728
|
($743)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
Shilling51,127
|
($410)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
Shilling5,551
|
($45)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
Shilling3,444
|
($28)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
Shilling43,448
|
($348)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling10,014
|
($80)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
Shilling985
|
($8)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
Shilling1,952
|
($16)
|
|
KES |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
Shilling4,505
|
($36)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
Shilling3,296
|
($26)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling5,720
|
($46)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
Shilling5,515
|
($44)
|
KES |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
Shilling2,176,380
|
($17,449)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
Shilling168
|
($1.35)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
Shilling5,061
|
($41)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
Shilling1,829
|
($15)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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KES |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling276
|
($2.21)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
Shilling1,324
|
($11)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
Shilling2,897
|
($23)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
Shilling351
|
($2.82)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
Shilling366
|
($2.94)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
Shilling493
|
($3.95)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
Shilling140
|
($1.13)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
Shilling157
|
($1.26)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
Shilling791
|
($6)
|
KES |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
Shilling2,038
|
($16)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
Shilling938
|
($8)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
Shilling2,560
|
($21)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
Shilling3,473
|
($28)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
Shilling800
|
($6)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
Shilling276
|
($2.21)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
Shilling239
|
($1.91)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
Shilling45,453
|
($364)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
Shilling3.62
|
($0.03)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
Shilling5,062
|
($41)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
Shilling316
|
($2.54)
|