Cost of living in Kenya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (Rp 112,370) | Rp 46,670 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (Rp 93,533) | Rp 60,147 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (Rp 51,070) | Rp 27,259 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (Rp 15,059) | Rp 22,140 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (Rp 28,771) | Rp 29,420 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (Rp 10,583) | Rp 18,202 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (Rp 53,264) | Rp 65,816 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (Rp 20,954) | Rp 44,338 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (Rp 9,780) | Rp 23,243 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (Rp 25,704) | Rp 35,532 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (Rp 134,201) | Rp 357,873 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (Rp 21,335) | Rp 21,944 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (Rp 11,725) | Rp 20,736 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (Rp 20,808,987) | Rp 20,539,400 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (Rp 13,674,971) | Rp 10,735,200 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (Rp 910,196) | Rp 1,054,360 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (Rp 10,356,751) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (Rp 2,482,578) | Rp 4,676,900 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (Rp 897,037) | Rp 555,271 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (Rp 623,077) | Rp 405,895 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (Rp 4,576,515) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (Rp 2,539,592) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (Rp 74,302) | Rp 58,625 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,033 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (Rp 795,263) | Rp 746,172 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (Rp 292,696) | Rp 494,843 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (Rp 1,857,467) | Rp 1,256,500 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (Rp 875,834) | Rp 1,345,870 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (Rp 189,586,176) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (Rp 20,483) | Rp 11,228 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,449 (Rp 684,143) | Rp 197,899 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Rp 18,906) | Rp 22,717 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (Rp 33,950) | Rp 48,531 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (Rp 427,082) | Rp 355,517 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (Rp 35,304) | Rp 115,732 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Rp 32,726) | Rp 23,036 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (Rp 46,560) | Rp 32,995 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (Rp 10,609) | Rp 49,135 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (Rp 12,966) | Rp 17,984 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (Rp 138,519) | Rp 87,591 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kenya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (Rp 349,067) | Rp 194,090 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (Rp 185,048) | Rp 120,586 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (Rp 169,749) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (Rp 625,759) | Rp 419,806 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (Rp 96,128) | Rp 119,009 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (Rp 34,944) | Rp 37,625 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (Rp 27,598) | Rp 44,445 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (Rp 2,816,304) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (Rp 434) | Rp 2,007 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (Rp 717,090) | Rp 460,261 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (Rp 32,502) | Rp 37,374 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
106.093
IDR
/
KES
Cost of living in Kenya is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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