Cost of living in Kenya compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling641 (€4.89) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€5.05) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (€2.96) | €5.88 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling104 (€0.79) | €1.22 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling203 (€1.55) | €2.57 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling105 (€0.80) | €3.77 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.22) | €4.89 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.07) | €2.26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.71) | €1.15 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (€1.55) | €2.63 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,842 (€14) | €13 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling160 (€1.22) | €2.86 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.52) | €1.78 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling119,098 (€909) | €1,946 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€374) | €1,213 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€65) | €106 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€591) | €1,164 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€377) | €812 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€33) | €69 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€33) | €14 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,725 (€349) | €305 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€86) | €93 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.59) | €32 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (€20) | €87 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,490 (€19) | €21 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€35) | €64 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€46) | €112 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (€18,933) | €27,019 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.84) | €1.51 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,815 (€37) | €56 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.72) | €10 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€16) | €84 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling237 (€1.81) | €4.32 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€2.96) | €2.93 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.51) | €4.32 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.26) | €1.59 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.26) | €1.61 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€5.86) | €26 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €87 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€35) | €67 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.38) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.39) | €4.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.79) | €5.63 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€300) | €471 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€33) | €63 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling324 (€2.47) | €8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 770 prices entered by 114 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Finland
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