Cost of living in Kenya compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (€5.22) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€5.05) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.28) | €5.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.76) | €1.25 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (€1.57) | €2.67 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.78) | €3.63 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.22) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.07) | €2.36 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.71) | €1.03 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (€1.53) | €2.49 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (€12) | €14 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling158 (€1.20) | €3.07 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.52) | €1.95 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (€1,040) | €1,922 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€374) | €1,176 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€65) | €81 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€591) | €1,187 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€377) | €935 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€33) | €145 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€33) | €14 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (€365) | €400 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€86) | €106 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.59) | €36 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 35% 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) | Shilling3,776 (€29) | €24 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€35) | €72 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€46) | €112 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (€18,933) | €27,262 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.84) | €1.50 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (€32) | €56 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.72) | €30 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€16) | €85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (€2.96) | €4.32 | - 31% | |
| 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) | €1.36 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.26) | €2.13 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€5.86) | €28 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €40 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €27 | - 62% | |
| 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) | €4.58 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.79) | €6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€300) | €471 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.26 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€33) | €63 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (€2.24) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00763
EUR
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 731 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 49% cheaper than in Finland
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