Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Kenya vs. United States

Cost of Living & Prices:
Kenya vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
NairobiNairobi
New York, NYNew York, NY

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.17 times less for grocery shopping in Kenya than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.14 PLN (3.11 USD) in Kenya and 26.54 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Kenya.

11.14 PLN
26.54 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.82 PLN (1.07 USD) in Kenya and 9.03 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Kenya.

3.82 PLN
9.03 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.07 PLN (5.6 USD) in Kenya and 71.42 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Kenya.

20.07 PLN
71.42 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.65 PLN (11.63 USD) in Kenya and 64.47 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Kenya.

41.65 PLN
64.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.14 PLN (6.74 USD) in Kenya and 57.59 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Kenya.

24.14 PLN
57.59 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.11 PLN (3.1 USD) in Kenya and 68.05 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Kenya.

11.11 PLN
68.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.05 PLN (2.25 USD) in Kenya and 11.96 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Kenya.

8.05 PLN
11.96 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.99 PLN (1.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Kenya and 25.75 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Kenya.

5.99 PLN
25.75 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.9 PLN (2.76 USD) in Kenya and 13.65 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Kenya.

9.90 PLN
13.65 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 59.28 PLN (16.55 USD) in Kenya and 89.51 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

59.28 PLN
89.51 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 PLN (0.68 USD) in Kenya and 10.53 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Kenya.

2.42 PLN
10.53 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.97 PLN (0.55 USD) in Kenya and 17.94 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Kenya.

1.97 PLN
17.94 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 40.37 PLN (11.27 USD) in Kenya and 61.46 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Kenya.

40.37 PLN
61.46 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.22 PLN (0.9 USD) in Kenya and 5.69 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Kenya.

3.22 PLN
5.69 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.97 PLN (1.11 USD) in Kenya and 14.36 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Kenya.

3.97 PLN
14.36 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.35 PLN (2.05 USD) in Kenya and 20.49 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Kenya.

7.35 PLN
20.49 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.83 PLN (1.07 USD) in Kenya and 13.4 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Kenya.

3.83 PLN
13.40 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.5 PLN (1.54 USD) in Kenya and 29.62 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Kenya.

5.50 PLN
29.62 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 40.8 PLN (11.39 USD) in Kenya and 32.16 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

40.80 PLN
32.16 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.69 PLN (1.03 USD) in Kenya and 22.82 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Kenya.

3.69 PLN
22.82 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.87 PLN (0.8 USD) in Kenya and 8.92 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Kenya.

2.87 PLN
8.92 PLN

Restaurant

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.51 times less for meals in restaurants in Kenya than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 8.44 PLN (2.36 USD) in Kenya and 20.99 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Kenya.

8.44 PLN
20.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.66 PLN (0.74 USD) in Kenya and 11.82 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Kenya.

2.66 PLN
11.82 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.33 PLN (2.33 USD) in Kenya and 28.65 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Kenya.

8.33 PLN
28.65 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.72 PLN (2.71 USD) in Kenya and 42.98 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Kenya.

9.72 PLN
42.98 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.99 PLN (6.98 USD) in Kenya and 42.98 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Kenya.

24.99 PLN
42.98 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 138.83 PLN (38.76 USD) in Kenya and 501.44 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Kenya.

138.83 PLN
501.44 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.44 PLN (5.43 USD) in Kenya and 93.12 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Kenya.

19.44 PLN
93.12 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 PLN (0.52 USD) in Kenya and 9.13 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Kenya.

1.88 PLN
9.13 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times more for fuel in Kenya than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.48 PLN (1.25 USD) in Kenya and 3.53 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

4.48 PLN
3.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.87 PLN (1.36 USD) in Kenya and 3.32 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in the United States.

4.87 PLN
3.32 PLN

Transportation

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.81 times less for transportation in Kenya than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.06 PLN (31.01 USD) in Kenya and 472.79 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Kenya.

111.06 PLN
472.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.78 PLN (0.78 USD) in Kenya and 10.39 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Kenya.

2.78 PLN
10.39 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.76 PLN (3 USD) in Kenya and 150.43 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Kenya.

10.76 PLN
150.43 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.94 PLN (1.94 USD) in Kenya and 7.77 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Kenya.

6.94 PLN
7.77 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.55 PLN (1.55 USD) in Kenya and 17.87 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Kenya.

5.55 PLN
17.87 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 23.6 PLN (6.59 USD) in Kenya and 71.63 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Kenya.

23.60 PLN
71.63 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 153.87 PLN (42.96 USD) in Kenya and 565.09 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Kenya.

153.87 PLN
565.09 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 76.99 PLN (21.49 USD) in Kenya and 232.81 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Kenya.

76.99 PLN
232.81 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.16 times less for renting an apartment in Kenya than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1577 PLN (440.4 USD) in Kenya and 14533 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Kenya.

1 577 PLN
14 533 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 650.82 PLN (181.71 USD) in Kenya and 9109 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

650.82 PLN
9 109 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4114 PLN (1148.5 USD) in Kenya and 29447 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Kenya.

4 114 PLN
29 447 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1500 PLN (418.9 USD) in Kenya and 18720 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Kenya.

1 500 PLN
18 720 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.54 times less for buying an apartment in Kenya than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7088 PLN (1979.05 USD) in Kenya and 62161 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Kenya.

7 088 PLN
62 161 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3997 PLN (1115.96 USD) in Kenya and 43611 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Kenya.

3 997 PLN
43 611 PLN

Salary

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Kenya is 12.89 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1430 PLN (399.22 USD) in Kenya and 18429 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.2% lower in Kenya.

1 430 PLN
18 429 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURUSDKES

Kenya vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

202 PLN
372 PLN

Two stars

200 PLN
524 PLN

Three stars

341 PLN
699 PLN

Four stars

746 PLN
904 PLN

Five stars

918 PLN
2 153 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Kenya: 20 cities, 635 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Kenya Prices in the United States

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagKuwaitflagUnited States vs.
flagBurkina FasoflagCanada vs.
flagLesothoflagUnited States vs.
flagAlgeriaflagCanada vs.
flagEstoniaflagUnited States vs.
flagJordanflagCanada vs.
flagMexicoflagCanada vs.
flagSlovakia