Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (Shilling1,936) | Shilling648 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (Shilling1,193) | Shilling755 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Shilling593) | Shilling461 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (Shilling166) | Shilling119 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (Shilling793) | Shilling241 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Shilling510) | Shilling109 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Shilling619) | Shilling876 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (Shilling379) | Shilling283 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (Shilling279) | Shilling127 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (Shilling503) | Shilling304 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Shilling1,486) | Shilling1,499 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (Shilling336) | Shilling188 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (Shilling172) | Shilling43 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 111% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (Shilling252,578) | Shilling156,758 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (Shilling194,974) | Shilling93,468 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (Shilling15,453) | Shilling7,126 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (Shilling188,668) | Shilling65,576 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (Shilling148,034) | Shilling55,238 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (Shilling12,913) | Shilling4,581 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (Shilling5,969) | Shilling3,272 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (Shilling51,756) | Shilling36,351 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (Shilling14,781) | Shilling16,041 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (Shilling1,518) | Shilling991 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (Shilling2,978) | Shilling550 | + 442% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (Shilling10,516) | Shilling6,708 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (Shilling6,359) | Shilling2,827 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (Shilling15,657) | Shilling8,950 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (Shilling14,757) | Shilling7,335 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 96% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (Shilling3,586,016) | Shilling2,538,990 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (Shilling212) | Shilling180 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (Shilling12,251) | Shilling4,746 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 83% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (Shilling1,008) | Shilling303 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (Shilling381) | Shilling414 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$67 (Shilling5,129) | Shilling2,204 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Shilling531) | Shilling1,000 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (Shilling431) | Shilling250 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Shilling637) | Shilling300 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (Shilling232) | Shilling201 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (Shilling251) | Shilling161 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (Shilling2,715) | Shilling738 | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 73% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (Shilling4,941) | Shilling2,541 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (Shilling2,979) | Shilling1,871 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (Shilling19,092) | Shilling2,518 | + 658% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (Shilling8,554) | Shilling4,892 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Shilling1,447) | Shilling749 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.79 (Shilling441) | Shilling374 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (Shilling1,003) | Shilling330 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Shilling89,476) | Shilling80,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (Shilling39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (Shilling5,387) | Shilling4,740 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (Shilling3,053) | Shilling296 | + 931% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
76.200
KES
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Kenya
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