Cost of living in Kenya compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling583 (€4.08) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling724 (€5.07) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling550 (€3.84) | €5.37 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling124 (€0.87) | €1.42 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling273 (€1.91) | €3.74 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling131 (€0.92) | €3.11 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling398 (€2.78) | €2.27 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling110 (€0.77) | €1.80 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling245 (€1.71) | €1.39 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,501 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling200 (€1.40) | €2.49 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling37 (€0.26) | €1.55 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling128,430 (€898) | €1,663 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling61,514 (€430) | €1,181 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,052 (€63) | €214 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (€370) | €1,144 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling26,198 (€183) | €750 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling7,983 (€56) | €127 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,997 (€21) | €34 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,975 (€280) | €319 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (€105) | €113 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,180 (€15) | €85 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,034 (€21) | €37 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,889 (€41) | €97 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,952 (€42) | €123 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,464,640 (€17,236) | €28,562 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling198 (€1.39) | €1.85 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,404 (€31) | €39 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (€21) | €115 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (€1.40) | €7 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (€2.19) | €3.62 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (€8) | €3.24 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (€1.66) | €2.75 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (€1.05) | €2.25 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kenya | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,000 (€21) | €42 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,617 (€11) | €18 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €105 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,210 (€29) | €79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling319 (€2.23) | €1.85 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling300 (€2.10) | €4.94 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (€559) | €821 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,864 (€41) | €48 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling336 (€2.35) | €6 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,766 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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