| KES |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
Shilling632
|
($6)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
Shilling608
|
($6)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
Shilling412
|
($4.10)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
Shilling103
|
($1.03)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
Shilling191
|
($1.90)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
Shilling122
|
($1.21)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
Shilling754
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
Shilling251
|
($2.49)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
Shilling100
|
($0.99)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
Shilling182
|
($1.81)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
Shilling1,476
|
($15)
|
|
2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
Shilling158
|
($1.57)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
Shilling55
|
($0.54)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
Shilling163,350
|
($1,622)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
Shilling81,113
|
($806)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
Shilling7,224
|
($72)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
|
Shilling87,895
|
($873)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
|
Shilling38,224
|
($380)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
|
Shilling5,725
|
($57)
|
|
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
Shilling3,443
|
($34)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
Shilling39,334
|
($391)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling11,271
|
($112)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
Shilling644
|
($6)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
Shilling493
|
($4.90)
|
|
|
| KES |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
Shilling3,834
|
($38)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
|
Shilling4,390
|
($44)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
Shilling7,461
|
($74)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
Shilling4,959
|
($49)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
Shilling1,366,910
|
($13,575)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
Shilling111
|
($1.10)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
Shilling4,525
|
($45)
|
|
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
|
($3.82)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
Shilling1,324
|
($13)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
Shilling2,909
|
($29)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
Shilling380
|
($3.78)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
Shilling349
|
($3.47)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
Shilling511
|
($5.08)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
Shilling126
|
($1.25)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
Shilling138
|
($1.37)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
Shilling1,010
|
($10)
|
| KES |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
Shilling2,403
|
($24)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
Shilling1,240
|
($12)
|
|
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
|
Shilling4,402
|
($44)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
Shilling623
|
($6)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
Shilling301
|
($2.99)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
Shilling222
|
($2.21)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
Shilling83,811
|
($832)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
Shilling4.00
|
($0.04)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
Shilling10,045
|
($100)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
Shilling261
|
($2.59)
|
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