Cost of Living in Kenya
Summary of cost of living in Kenya:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,864.3$ (240,700.7KSh), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 523.0$ (67,520.7KSh), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Kenya is, on average, 56.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Kenya is, on average, 80.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 KSh | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,000.00 KSh | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 900.00 KSh | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 300.00 KSh | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 KSh | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 286.14 KSh | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 91.35 KSh | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 67.61 KSh | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 382.07 KSh | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 61.17 KSh | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 78.97 KSh | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 204.86 KSh | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 601.71 KSh | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 376.51 KSh | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 294.84 KSh | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 163.26 KSh | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 58.55 KSh | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 105.13 KSh | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 50.59 KSh | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 50.21 KSh | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 57.14 KSh | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 86.13 KSh | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 85.70 KSh | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,400.00 KSh | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 270.76 KSh | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 340.00 KSh | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 400.00 KSh | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 100.00 KSh | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3,800.00 KSh | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 KSh | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 321.87 KSh | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 400.00 KSh | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 716.31 KSh | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,450,000.00 KSh | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,361,538.46 KSh | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,496.79 KSh | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,946.15 KSh | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,998.80 KSh | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4,801.59 KSh | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,666.67 KSh | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 800.00 KSh | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 20,768.12 KSh | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,033,708.57 KSh | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,800.00 KSh | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,480.95 KSh | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,431.14 KSh | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 6,078.09 KSh | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 39,379.70 KSh | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 18,622.22 KSh | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 110,228.03 KSh | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 44,857.14 KSh | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,253.16 KSh | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 16,559.63 KSh | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 45,971.43 KSh | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.68 |
Prices in Kenya
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Last update: 30 June 2025
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Last update: 30 June 2025
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