Cost of living in Kenya compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (¥697) | ¥1,019 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (¥1,227) | ¥764 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling512 (¥573) | ¥514 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling125 (¥139) | ¥215 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling300 (¥336) | ¥319 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling81 (¥91) | ¥625 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling691 (¥773) | ¥1,190 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling224 (¥250) | ¥545 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (¥118) | ¥410 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (¥264) | ¥292 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (¥1,712) | ¥1,440 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling180 (¥201) | ¥204 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (¥77) | ¥176 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (¥152,692) | ¥221,430 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (¥68,018) | ¥111,860 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,965 (¥8,908) | ¥20,251 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (¥58,992) | ¥190,034 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (¥28,280) | ¥84,192 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling2,500 (¥2,796) | ¥28,514 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (¥6,123) | ¥3,357 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling20,000 (¥22,368) | ¥52,125 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (¥16,776) | ¥15,714 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,000 (¥1,118) | ¥1,018 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,314 | - | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (¥2,487) | ¥8,530 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (¥3,425) | ¥4,983 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (¥6,901) | ¥9,702 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (¥7,035) | ¥11,426 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (¥2,648,207) | ¥2,882,200 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling200 (¥224) | ¥170 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (¥4,840) | ¥9,799 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling1,000 (¥1,118) | ¥1,555 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,800 (¥2,013) | ¥2,993 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,960 (¥3,311) | ¥6,000 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling200 (¥224) | ¥1,706 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (¥350) | ¥842 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling1,100 (¥1,230) | ¥600 | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling237 (¥265) | ¥192 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (¥168) | ¥203 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,247 (¥1,395) | ¥4,236 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Kenya | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,138 (¥2,392) | ¥5,211 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (¥1,746) | ¥3,676 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,122 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (¥4,797) | ¥8,391 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling795 (¥889) | ¥961 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (¥341) | ¥499 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling262 (¥293) | ¥656 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (¥89,474) | ¥51,754 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.76 (¥4) | ¥52 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (¥6,616) | ¥8,705 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling337 (¥376) | ¥564 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 919 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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