Cost of living in Kenya compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Kenya | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling705 (€5.21) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling611 (€4.51) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling439 (€3.24) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (€0.88) | €1.54 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling229 (€1.69) | €3.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling105 (€0.78) | €3.43 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (€7) | €5.85 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (€2.05) | €2.52 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (€0.75) | €1.15 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling210 (€1.55) | €2.50 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,091 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling197 (€1.46) | €3.38 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling52 (€0.39) | €2.22 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Kenya | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling169,650 (€1,254) | €1,954 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling83,603 (€618) | €1,200 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (€111) | €179 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling95,669 (€707) | €1,127 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling57,033 (€421) | €803 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (€62) | €63 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,991 (€22) | €25 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (€319) | €387 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (€177) | €100 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (€5.18) | €7 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Kenya | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,416 (€47) | €97 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling5,872 (€43) | €60 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,181 (€46) | €98 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (€41) | €163 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Kenya | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,958,140 (€21,860) | €28,219 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling168 (€1.24) | €2.13 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,000 (€44) | €60 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 70% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Kenya | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.32) | €18 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.36) | €7 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (€22) | €113 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.46) | €5.20 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.28) | €3.08 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€3.24) | €3.61 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (€0.85) | €1.92 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.90) | €1.73 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.22) | €31 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 65% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Kenya | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €50 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling825 (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€12) | €128 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling7,150 (€53) | €117 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (€4.77) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.04) | €4.32 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (€1.76) | €7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€196) | €486 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,149 (€16) | €50 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling317 (€2.35) | €9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 471 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Kenya is 44% cheaper than in Finland
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