Cost of living in Kenya compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling563 (€3.99) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling779 (€5.51) | €10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling494 (€3.50) | €5.58 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling136 (€0.97) | €1.26 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling248 (€1.75) | €3.93 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (€0.84) | €2.89 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling399 (€2.83) | €2.77 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (€0.75) | €1.85 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling255 (€1.81) | €1.15 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,585 (€11) | €7 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 (€1.42) | €2.00 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (€0.47) | €1.85 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 (€909) | €1,802 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 (€436) | €1,455 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 (€64) | €243 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (€375) | €1,189 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 (€185) | €891 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 (€57) | €158 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,457 (€24) | €33 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 (€283) | €440 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (€106) | €112 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 (€15) | €88 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 (€21) | €40 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 (€42) | €93 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 (€42) | €133 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 (€17,450) | €31,877 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (€1.39) | €1.78 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,197 (€30) | €50 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling500 (€3.54) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling500 (€3.54) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (€14) | €73 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (€1.42) | €4.18 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (€2.21) | €2.85 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (€8) | €3.08 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (€1.68) | €1.96 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (€1.06) | €1.76 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Kenya | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,526 (€25) | €45 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,667 (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,000 (€21) | €125 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,583 (€32) | €64 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling334 (€2.36) | €4.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 (€2.12) | €4.41 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (€566) | €633 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,442 (€39) | €43 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 (€2.38) | €8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,346 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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