Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (€4.20) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (€5.08) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (€2.56) | €5.31 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (€0.80) | €1.33 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (€1.52) | €3.75 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling114 (€0.77) | €2.92 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (€4.75) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (€1.85) | €2.22 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (€0.74) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (€1.59) | €1.34 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,461 (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling192 (€1.29) | €1.94 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (€0.40) | €1.35 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling131,875 (€888) | €1,241 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (€378) | €919 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (€101) | €167 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling54,933 (€370) | €849 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (€158) | €709 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (€57) | €99 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (€40) | €23 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (€291) | €275 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (€161) | €117 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (€4.72) | €6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (€14) | €79 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (€19) | €37 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (€38) | €96 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (€39) | €98 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (€16,618) | €25,654 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (€1.08) | €1.84 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (€28) | €36 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 65% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.20) | €8 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.16) | €12 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (€27) | €92 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.24) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.08) | €4.14 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€2.96) | €3.18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (€0.67) | €2.03 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.82) | €2.38 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 62% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (€11) | €17 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€11) | €74 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,205 (€28) | €82 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,300 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (€1.99) | €1.92 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (€1.75) | €4.92 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€179) | €724 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (€0.03) | €0.29 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,256 (€35) | €60 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (€2.06) | €5.47 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Italy
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