Cost of living in Romania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Romania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (Shilling1,673) | Shilling1,059 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (Shilling882) | Shilling882 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Shilling515) | Shilling481 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Shilling230) | Shilling142 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Shilling472) | Shilling271 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (Shilling259) | Shilling100 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (Shilling651) | Shilling502 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.97 lei (Shilling157) | Shilling198 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.69 lei (Shilling116) | Shilling92 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.50 lei (Shilling142) | Shilling242 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (Shilling1,079) | Shilling1,265 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (Shilling247) | Shilling201 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (Shilling120) | Shilling111 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Romania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (Shilling118,501) | Shilling196,139 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (Shilling72,156) | Shilling128,896 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (Shilling19,957) | Shilling8,579 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (Shilling66,960) | Shilling97,620 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (Shilling47,237) | Shilling23,400 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (Shilling13,909) | Shilling8,455 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (Shilling1,296) | Shilling5,873 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (Shilling50,010) | Shilling43,137 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (Shilling14,790) | Shilling23,937 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (Shilling1,532) | Shilling700 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (Shilling1,226) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 45% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Romania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (Shilling9,213) | Shilling7,496 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (Shilling6,002) | Shilling2,759 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (Shilling10,861) | Shilling17,508 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (Shilling12,615) | Shilling8,255 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Romania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (Shilling3,228,555) | Shilling1,786,980 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Shilling221) | Shilling193 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (Shilling2,960) | Shilling6,449 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 104% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Romania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Shilling930) | Shilling178 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (Shilling920) | Shilling320 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (Shilling6,833) | Shilling4,026 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (Shilling784) | Shilling333 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Shilling573) | Shilling308 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (Shilling682) | Shilling439 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (Shilling273) | Shilling100 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (Shilling410) | Shilling122 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (Shilling1,512) | Shilling1,306 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 50% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Romania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (Shilling4,587) | Shilling3,290 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 lei (Shilling2,149) | Shilling1,744 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (Shilling4,696) | Shilling1,600 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (Shilling6,672) | Shilling5,898 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (Shilling1,058) | Shilling906 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Shilling383) | Shilling329 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Shilling309) | Shilling260 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (Shilling107,357) | Shilling26,546 | + 304% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (Shilling12) | Shilling4.09 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (Shilling5,937) | Shilling6,759 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (Shilling741) | Shilling306 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,527 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
31.588
KES
/
RON
Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Kenya
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