Cost of living in Sweden compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 82% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (Shilling1,759) | Shilling583 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 kr (Shilling1,249) | Shilling724 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (Shilling826) | Shilling550 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (Shilling194) | Shilling124 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (Shilling514) | Shilling273 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (Shilling492) | Shilling131 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (Shilling682) | Shilling1,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (Shilling412) | Shilling398 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (Shilling232) | Shilling110 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (Shilling254) | Shilling245 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (Shilling1,479) | Shilling1,501 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (Shilling321) | Shilling200 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (Shilling201) | Shilling37 | + 451% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 121% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,930 kr (Shilling274,440) | Shilling128,430 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,799 kr (Shilling185,198) | Shilling61,514 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,030 kr (Shilling12,887) | Shilling9,052 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,251 kr (Shilling178,350) | Shilling52,901 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,618 kr (Shilling120,368) | Shilling26,198 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,415 kr (Shilling30,220) | Shilling7,983 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 290 kr (Shilling3,628) | Shilling2,997 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,353 kr (Shilling54,476) | Shilling39,975 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 820 kr (Shilling10,266) | Shilling15,000 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (Shilling1,047) | Shilling1,000 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 kr (Shilling4,218) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 146% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 877 kr (Shilling10,969) | Shilling2,180 | + 403% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 440 kr (Shilling5,507) | Shilling3,034 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (Shilling12,824) | Shilling5,889 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,411 kr (Shilling17,664) | Shilling5,952 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 96% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 349,887 kr (Shilling4,378,678) | Shilling2,464,640 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (Shilling236) | Shilling198 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (Shilling11,156) | Shilling4,404 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (Shilling631) | Shilling1,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 216 kr (Shilling2,699) | Shilling1,800 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (Shilling3,116) | Shilling2,960 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 kr (Shilling1,306) | Shilling200 | + 553% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 70 kr (Shilling874) | Shilling313 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 76 kr (Shilling949) | Shilling1,100 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 kr (Shilling727) | Shilling237 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (Shilling315) | Shilling150 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 355 kr (Shilling4,442) | Shilling1,247 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Sweden | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 kr (Shilling6,176) | Shilling3,000 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 315 kr (Shilling3,942) | Shilling1,617 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,015 kr (Shilling12,703) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 878 kr (Shilling10,987) | Shilling4,210 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (Shilling1,812) | Shilling1,000 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (Shilling550) | Shilling319 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (Shilling873) | Shilling300 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,631 kr (Shilling70,474) | Shilling80,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (Shilling25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464 kr (Shilling5,808) | Shilling5,864 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (Shilling882) | Shilling336 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,059 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 94% more expensive than in Kenya
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