Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling1,059 (¥1,069) | ¥997 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling882 (¥890) | ¥723 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling481 (¥486) | ¥519 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling142 (¥143) | ¥203 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling271 (¥274) | ¥324 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (¥101) | ¥616 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling502 (¥507) | ¥932 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling198 (¥199) | ¥848 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (¥93) | ¥542 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling242 (¥245) | ¥288 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,265 (¥1,277) | ¥1,241 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling201 (¥203) | ¥242 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling111 (¥112) | ¥205 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling196,139 (¥197,958) | ¥283,097 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling128,896 (¥130,091) | ¥164,457 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,579 (¥8,659) | ¥23,456 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling97,620 (¥98,525) | ¥150,506 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (¥23,617) | ¥80,601 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (¥8,534) | ¥36,588 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (¥5,927) | ¥4,379 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (¥43,537) | ¥52,721 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (¥24,159) | ¥36,350 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (¥707) | ¥1,077 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,368 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling7,496 (¥7,565) | ¥6,007 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (¥2,784) | ¥5,278 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling17,508 (¥17,670) | ¥9,665 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,255 (¥8,332) | ¥13,627 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,786,980 (¥1,803,548) | ¥2,740,140 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (¥195) | ¥170 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling5,266 (¥5,315) | ¥9,951 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (¥180) | ¥2,154 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (¥323) | ¥2,551 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (¥4,063) | ¥5,499 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (¥336) | ¥1,340 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (¥311) | ¥842 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (¥443) | ¥750 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (¥101) | ¥225 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (¥123) | ¥233 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (¥1,318) | ¥3,812 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (¥3,321) | ¥4,064 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,744 (¥1,760) | ¥3,590 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (¥1,615) | ¥4,524 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,898 (¥5,953) | ¥6,047 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling906 (¥914) | ¥896 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling329 (¥332) | ¥487 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (¥263) | ¥585 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (¥26,792) | ¥98,506 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (¥4) | ¥52 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,759 (¥6,822) | ¥9,275 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (¥309) | ¥587 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,009 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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