Cost of living in Kenya compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling705 (€5.45) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling611 (€4.73) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling439 (€3.40) | €3.70 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (€0.92) | €0.91 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling229 (€1.77) | €2.62 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling105 (€0.81) | €1.96 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (€2.15) | €2.13 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (€0.78) | €1.14 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling210 (€1.62) | €0.95 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,091 (€8) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling197 (€1.53) | €1.83 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling52 (€0.41) | €0.94 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling169,650 (€1,313) | €1,146 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling83,603 (€647) | €766 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (€116) | €121 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling95,669 (€740) | €727 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling57,033 (€441) | €543 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (€65) | €87 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,991 (€23) | €29 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (€334) | €361 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (€185) | €94 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (€5.42) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,416 (€50) | €71 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling5,872 (€45) | €31 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,181 (€48) | €84 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (€43) | €90 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,958,140 (€22,894) | €25,172 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling168 (€1.30) | €1.83 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,000 (€46) | €36 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (€1.38) | €7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (€2.48) | €7 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (€23) | €65 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (€2.58) | €4.16 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (€2.39) | €2.49 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (€3.40) | €2.91 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (€0.89) | €1.66 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (€0.95) | €1.83 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.32) | €19 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kenya | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €31 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,221 (€9) | €16 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (€12) | €52 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling7,150 (€55) | €44 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (€5.00) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.14) | €2.74 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (€1.85) | €4.11 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (€205) | €448 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (€0.03) | €0.20 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,149 (€17) | €46 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling317 (€2.46) | €5.02 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,828 prices entered by 1,069 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Spain
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