| KES |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
Shilling594
|
($5.79)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
Shilling548
|
($5.34)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
Shilling393
|
($3.83)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
Shilling100
|
($0.98)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
Shilling173
|
($1.69)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
Shilling120
|
($1.18)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
Shilling726
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
Shilling247
|
($2.41)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
Shilling95
|
($0.93)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
Shilling180
|
($1.75)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
Shilling1,388
|
($14)
|
|
2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
Shilling160
|
($1.56)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
Shilling55
|
($0.54)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
Shilling153,060
|
($1,493)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
Shilling81,524
|
($795)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
Shilling7,197
|
($70)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
|
Shilling82,987
|
($809)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
|
Shilling40,319
|
($393)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
|
Shilling4,433
|
($43)
|
|
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
Shilling3,325
|
($32)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
Shilling39,745
|
($388)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling10,968
|
($107)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
Shilling660
|
($6)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
Shilling492
|
($4.80)
|
|
|
| KES |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
Shilling3,708
|
($36)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
|
Shilling4,424
|
($43)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling7,258
|
($71)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
Shilling5,257
|
($51)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
Shilling1,229,150
|
($11,989)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
Shilling110
|
($1.07)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
Shilling4,537
|
($44)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
Shilling901
|
($9)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling384
|
($3.75)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
Shilling1,324
|
($13)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
Shilling3,465
|
($34)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
Shilling380
|
($3.71)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
Shilling316
|
($3.08)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
Shilling545
|
($5.32)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
Shilling122
|
($1.19)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
Shilling138
|
($1.35)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
Shilling1,010
|
($10)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
Shilling2,170
|
($21)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
Shilling1,312
|
($13)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
Shilling2,752
|
($27)
|
|
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
Shilling4,111
|
($40)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
Shilling623
|
($6)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
Shilling331
|
($3.23)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
Shilling220
|
($2.15)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
Shilling77,505
|
($756)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
Shilling4.00
|
($0.04)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
Shilling9,904
|
($97)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
Shilling261
|
($2.54)
|
