Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (€5.26) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€5.09) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.30) | €4.43 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.76) | €1.24 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (€1.59) | €3.56 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.78) | €2.17 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.26) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.08) | €2.05 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.71) | €1.27 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling204 (€1.57) | €1.28 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (€1.25) | €1.89 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (€0.51) | €1.09 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (€1,048) | €1,117 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€376) | €823 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€65) | €124 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€596) | €842 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€380) | €552 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€33) | €88 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€33) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (€368) | €362 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€86) | €111 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €5.63 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.61) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,051 (€54) | €80 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (€29) | €33 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,722 (€82) | €78 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€46) | €109 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,013,030 (€23,173) | €23,536 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (€0.82) | €1.43 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.74) | €4.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€16) | €72 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (€2.98) | €5.15 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€2.99) | €3.09 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.53) | €2.56 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.27) | €2.03 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.27) | €1.84 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.31) | €17 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €32 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €102 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€35) | €64 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.41) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.41) | €1.62 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.81) | €4.83 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€302) | €460 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.16 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€33) | €49 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling294 (€2.26) | €5.62 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Italy
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