Cost of living in Kenya compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling705 (€5.20) | €15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling611 (€4.51) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling439 (€3.24) | €5.15 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (€0.88) | €1.20 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling229 (€1.69) | €3.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling105 (€0.77) | €2.75 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (€2.04) | €2.64 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (€0.74) | €1.79 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling210 (€1.55) | €0.94 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,091 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling197 (€1.45) | €1.93 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling52 (€0.39) | €1.65 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling169,650 (€1,252) | €1,978 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling83,603 (€617) | €1,501 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (€111) | €189 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling95,669 (€706) | €1,239 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling57,033 (€421) | €930 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (€62) | €170 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,991 (€22) | €33 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (€318) | €421 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (€177) | €161 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (€5.17) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,416 (€47) | €84 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling5,872 (€43) | €36 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,181 (€46) | €88 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (€41) | €121 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,958,140 (€21,822) | €25,366 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling168 (€1.24) | €1.97 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,000 (€44) | €74 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.31) | €11 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.36) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (€22) | €90 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.45) | €3.58 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.28) | €2.67 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€3.24) | €3.62 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (€0.84) | €1.69 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.90) | €1.58 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.21) | €21 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €39 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling825 (€6) | €24 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€12) | €153 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling7,150 (€53) | €58 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (€4.76) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.04) | €3.43 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (€1.76) | €4.04 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€196) | €583 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (€0.03) | €0.10 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,149 (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling317 (€2.34) | €8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,139 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Germany
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