Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Eldoret, Kenya
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Shilling1,511) | Shilling731 | + 107% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Shilling743) | Shilling469 | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (Shilling474) | Shilling432 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (Shilling90) | Shilling96 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (Shilling220) | Shilling138 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (Shilling507) | Shilling74 | + 589% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (Shilling547) | Shilling475 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (Shilling381) | Shilling293 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (Shilling152) | Shilling113 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (Shilling262) | Shilling96 | + 172% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Shilling1,397) | Shilling1,441 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (Shilling204) | Shilling135 | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (Shilling167) | Shilling109 | + 54% | |
Housing | + 183% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (Shilling197,727) | Shilling56,479 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (Shilling148,757) | Shilling40,000 | + 272% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (Shilling15,450) | Shilling4,098 | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (Shilling137,923) | Shilling40,000 | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (Shilling98,655) | Shilling30,000 | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (Shilling7,594) | Shilling3,000 | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Shilling4,763) | Shilling3,913 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (Shilling27,040) | Shilling41,370 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Shilling13,044) | Shilling8,449 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Shilling1,136) | Shilling325 | + 250% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Shilling3,268) | Shilling400 | + 717% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Shilling5,581) | Shilling4,750 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Shilling4,936) | Shilling4,500 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Shilling8,485) | Shilling3,250 | + 161% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (Shilling12,518) | Shilling3,000 | + 317% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (Shilling2,593,007) | Shilling2,728,330 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (Shilling65) | Shilling111 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (Shilling7,590) | Shilling2,100 | + 261% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Shilling2,076) | Shilling939 | + 121% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Shilling702) | Shilling420 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Shilling1,413) | Shilling1,363 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (Shilling17,693) | Shilling1,337 | + 1223% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Shilling695) | Shilling185 | + 275% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Shilling378) | Shilling320 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (Shilling476) | Shilling324 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (Shilling415) | Shilling191 | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Shilling201) | Shilling166 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Shilling2,245) | Shilling500 | + 349% | |
Entertainment | + 184% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Shilling4,695) | Shilling1,620 | + 190% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Shilling2,554) | Shilling600 | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (Shilling27,140) | Shilling2,000 | + 1257% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Shilling8,973) | Shilling2,852 | + 215% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Shilling1,182) | Shilling666 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (Shilling484) | Shilling350 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (Shilling642) | Shilling187 | + 244% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (Shilling39,973) | Shilling80,000 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (Shilling66) | Shilling4.00 | + 1540% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Shilling7,518) | Shilling2,448 | + 207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Shilling1,038) | Shilling247 | + 320% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya)
For example, you would need at least Shilling343,975 ($3,200) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Shilling158,000 in Eldoret.
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