Cost of living in Kenya compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kenya | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (27 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (23 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (3.68 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (2.59 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (13 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (5.12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (2.39 ₪) | 5.13 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (33 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (5.21 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (2.87 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kenya | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (5,085 ₪) | 8,515 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (3,342 ₪) | 6,696 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (222 ₪) | 822 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (2,531 ₪) | 5,029 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (607 ₪) | 3,581 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (219 ₪) | 540 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (152 ₪) | 106 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (1,118 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (621 ₪) | 431 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (18 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 62 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kenya | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (194 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (72 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (454 ₪) | 453 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (214 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kenya | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (46,328 ₪) | 144,112 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (5.01 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling5,266 (137 ₪) | 217 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kenya | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (4.62 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (8 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (104 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (2.59 ₪) | 5.78 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (3.17 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (34 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kenya | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (85 ₪) | 189 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (45 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (41 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (153 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (23 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (7 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (688 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (0.11 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (175 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (8 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02593
ILS
/
KES
Cost of living in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Israel
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