Cost of living in United States compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 157% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Shilling3,059) | Shilling1,059 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Shilling1,615) | Shilling882 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.68 (Shilling872) | Shilling481 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Shilling166) | Shilling142 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.03 (Shilling771) | Shilling271 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (Shilling716) | Shilling100 | + 618% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Shilling1,060) | Shilling502 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.47 (Shilling686) | Shilling198 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.33 (Shilling357) | Shilling92 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (Shilling474) | Shilling242 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling2,377) | Shilling1,265 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.89 (Shilling443) | Shilling201 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (Shilling429) | Shilling111 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in United States is 163% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,140 (Shilling481,714) | Shilling196,139 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,416 (Shilling370,635) | Shilling128,896 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (Shilling34,074) | Shilling8,579 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,091 (Shilling320,738) | Shilling97,620 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,598 (Shilling245,080) | Shilling23,400 | + 947% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (Shilling22,152) | Shilling8,455 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (Shilling10,244) | Shilling5,873 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (Shilling46,105) | Shilling43,137 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Shilling21,966) | Shilling23,937 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Shilling2,193) | Shilling700 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (Shilling4,790) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 80% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (Shilling9,081) | Shilling7,496 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (Shilling8,092) | Shilling2,759 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Shilling15,017) | Shilling17,508 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (Shilling20,901) | Shilling8,255 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 93% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,071 (Shilling4,306,148) | Shilling1,786,980 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (Shilling158) | Shilling193 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (Shilling12,500) | Shilling5,266 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 339% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 339% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Shilling1,394) | Shilling178 | + 682% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Shilling3,460) | Shilling320 | + 981% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (Shilling21,635) | Shilling4,026 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Shilling1,402) | Shilling333 | + 321% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (Shilling729) | Shilling308 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Shilling979) | Shilling439 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (Shilling742) | Shilling100 | + 642% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (Shilling346) | Shilling122 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Shilling4,402) | Shilling1,306 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 207% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 207% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| United States | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Shilling8,776) | Shilling3,290 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Shilling4,549) | Shilling1,744 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (Shilling34,680) | Shilling1,600 | + 2068% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (Shilling14,680) | Shilling5,898 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Shilling2,203) | Shilling906 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (Shilling843) | Shilling234 | + 260% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Shilling1,014) | Shilling260 | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $610 (Shilling93,581) | Shilling26,546 | + 253% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (Shilling34) | Shilling4.09 | + 737% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (Shilling10,493) | Shilling6,759 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Shilling1,589) | Shilling304 | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 20,885 prices entered by 2,650 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
153.402
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Cost of living in United States is 151% more expensive than in Kenya
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