Cost of living in Kenya compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Kenya | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 ($5.98) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 ($3.27) | $2.84 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 ($0.96) | $1.07 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 ($1.84) | $2.35 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 ($0.68) | $1.07 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 ($3.41) | $3.81 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 ($1.34) | $2.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 ($0.63) | $1.23 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 ($1.64) | $1.66 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 ($1.36) | $1.97 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 ($0.75) | $1.11 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Kenya | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 ($1,331) | $688 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 ($875) | $391 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 ($58) | $56 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 ($663) | $514 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 ($159) | $292 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 ($57) | $39 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 ($40) | $25 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 ($293) | $396 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 ($162) | $148 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 ($4.75) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Kenya | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 ($51) | $62 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 ($19) | $43 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 ($119) | $111 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 ($56) | $88 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Kenya | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 ($12,127) | $20,870 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 ($1.31) | $1.02 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 ($44) | $23 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Kenya | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 ($1.21) | $5.96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 ($2.17) | $10 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 ($27) | $37 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 ($2.26) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 ($2.09) | $4.19 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 ($2.98) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 ($0.68) | $1.98 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 ($0.83) | $1.89 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Kenya | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 ($22) | $20 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 ($12) | $12 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 ($11) | $48 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 ($40) | $47 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 ($2.24) | $3.43 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 ($1.77) | $1.93 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 ($180) | $837 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 ($0.03) | $0.20 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 ($46) | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 ($2.07) | $4.69 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,010 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is about the same as in Ecuador
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