Cost of living in Kenya compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling684 (€5.14) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling661 (€4.97) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling429 (€3.23) | €3.37 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (€0.75) | €0.82 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling206 (€1.55) | €2.33 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (€0.77) | €1.62 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling684 (€5.14) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling271 (€2.04) | €1.65 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.69) | €1.12 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (€1.50) | €0.88 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,634 (€12) | €7 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling158 (€1.19) | €1.61 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling69 (€0.52) | €0.86 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,267 (€1,024) | €1,209 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,942 (€368) | €769 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€64) | €107 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling77,444 (€582) | €750 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€371) | €540 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (€32) | €78 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€32) | €29 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling47,797 (€359) | €346 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,225 (€84) | €92 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling819 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling340 (€2.55) | €10 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,657 (€20) | €75 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,776 (€28) | €30 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,569 (€34) | €76 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,990 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,480,630 (€18,646) | €23,281 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.83) | €1.22 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,240 (€32) | €42 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (€1.70) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (€6) | €6 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (€15) | €59 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling388 (€2.91) | €4.14 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (€2.92) | €2.40 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (€2.47) | €2.96 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (€1.24) | €1.34 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (€1.25) | €1.94 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling768 (€5.77) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,954 (€15) | €29 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,315 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €48 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,612 (€35) | €41 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling573 (€4.31) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling313 (€2.35) | €2.53 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling235 (€1.77) | €3.85 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling39,326 (€296) | €476 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (€0.02) | €0.22 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,303 (€32) | €47 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling297 (€2.23) | €4.91 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 30% cheaper than in Spain
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