Cost of living in Sweden compared to Kenya
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 95% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (Shilling1,646) | Shilling624 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (Shilling1,188) | Shilling754 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (Shilling841) | Shilling379 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Shilling203) | Shilling119 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (Shilling509) | Shilling226 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (Shilling491) | Shilling114 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (Shilling691) | Shilling706 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Shilling383) | Shilling275 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Shilling181) | Shilling109 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Shilling237) | Shilling236 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Shilling1,457) | Shilling1,461 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (Shilling296) | Shilling192 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 kr (Shilling305) | Shilling59 | + 418% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,131 kr (Shilling231,986) | Shilling131,875 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (Shilling174,093) | Shilling56,145 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (Shilling14,015) | Shilling15,047 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,269 kr (Shilling156,974) | Shilling54,933 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (Shilling124,041) | Shilling23,400 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (Shilling7,376) | Shilling8,455 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (Shilling4,106) | Shilling5,873 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (Shilling50,015) | Shilling43,137 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (Shilling37,429) | Shilling23,937 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (Shilling1,570) | Shilling700 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (Shilling3,575) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 162% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (Shilling11,891) | Shilling2,095 | + 468% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (Shilling5,504) | Shilling2,759 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (Shilling13,165) | Shilling5,660 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (Shilling17,601) | Shilling5,773 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 108% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (Shilling3,771,605) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Shilling274) | Shilling161 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 867 kr (Shilling11,095) | Shilling4,100 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (Shilling675) | Shilling178 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (Shilling1,621) | Shilling320 | + 407% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (Shilling3,493) | Shilling4,026 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (Shilling499) | Shilling333 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Shilling393) | Shilling308 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Shilling463) | Shilling439 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (Shilling401) | Shilling100 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (Shilling307) | Shilling122 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (Shilling4,324) | Shilling1,306 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 133% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (Shilling5,944) | Shilling3,290 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Shilling3,846) | Shilling1,586 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (Shilling12,795) | Shilling1,600 | + 700% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (Shilling10,071) | Shilling4,205 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (Shilling2,051) | Shilling1,300 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Shilling532) | Shilling295 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (Shilling922) | Shilling260 | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (Shilling118,495) | Shilling26,546 | + 346% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (Shilling17) | Shilling4.09 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (Shilling5,090) | Shilling5,256 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (Shilling880) | Shilling306 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Kenya
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