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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.

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Grocery

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Kenya vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.26 times less for grocery shopping in Kenya than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.91 EUR (2.17 USD) in Kenya and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Kenya.

1.91 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Kenya and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Kenya.

0.74 EUR
2.11 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.88 EUR (4.4 USD) in Kenya and 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Kenya.

3.88 EUR
18.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.22 EUR (11.6 USD) in Kenya and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Kenya.

10.22 EUR
15.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.24 EUR (5.95 USD) in Kenya and 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Kenya.

5.24 EUR
15.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.11 EUR (2.4 USD) in Kenya and 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Kenya.

2.11 EUR
14.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.59 EUR (1.8 USD) in Kenya and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Kenya.

1.59 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) for 12 eggs in Kenya and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Kenya.

1.20 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.04 EUR (2.32 USD) in Kenya and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Kenya.

2.04 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.58 EUR (16.55 USD) in Kenya and 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

14.58 EUR
22.02 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.52 EUR (0.58 USD) in Kenya and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Kenya.

0.52 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Kenya and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Kenya.

0.43 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.82 EUR (11.15 USD) in Kenya and 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Kenya.

9.82 EUR
14.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in Kenya and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Kenya.

0.80 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Kenya and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Kenya.

0.79 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.48 EUR (1.68 USD) in Kenya and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Kenya.

1.48 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Kenya and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Kenya.

0.74 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Kenya and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Kenya.

1.27 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.04 EUR (11.39 USD) in Kenya and 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

10.04 EUR
7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Kenya and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Kenya.

0.79 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.72 USD) in Kenya and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Kenya.

0.64 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Kenya vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.37 times less for meals in restaurants in Kenya than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in Kenya and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Kenya.

1.94 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Kenya and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Kenya.

0.47 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Kenya and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Kenya.

1.70 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.39 EUR (2.71 USD) in Kenya and 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Kenya.

2.39 EUR
8.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.11 EUR (5.8 USD) in Kenya and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Kenya.

5.11 EUR
10.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 27.27 EUR (30.95 USD) in Kenya and 88.11 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Kenya.

27.27 EUR
88.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.92 EUR (4.45 USD) in Kenya and 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Kenya.

3.92 EUR
22.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Kenya and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Kenya.

0.38 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Kenya vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.49 times more for fuel in Kenya than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Kenya and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the United States.

1.16 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in Kenya and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

1.28 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.44 times less for transportation in Kenya than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.45 EUR (32.29 USD) in Kenya and 113.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Kenya.

28.45 EUR
113.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in Kenya and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Kenya.

0.68 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Kenya and 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Kenya.

1.84 EUR
26.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.93 EUR (1.05 USD) in Kenya and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Kenya.

0.93 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Kenya and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Kenya.

1.43 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 5.45 EUR (6.19 USD) in Kenya and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Kenya.

5.45 EUR
15.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.14 EUR (44.43 USD) in Kenya and 86.57 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Kenya.

39.14 EUR
86.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.94 EUR (13.55 USD) in Kenya and 33.48 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Kenya.

11.94 EUR
33.48 EUR

Flats for rent

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.71 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 345.2 EUR (391.8 USD) in Kenya and 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Kenya.

345.20 EUR
3 349 EUR

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 161.45 EUR (183.24 USD) in Kenya and 2097 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Kenya.

161.45 EUR
2 097 EUR

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 878.94 EUR (997.57 USD) in Kenya and 6250 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Kenya.

878.94 EUR
6 250 EUR

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 372.88 EUR (423.21 USD) in Kenya and 3619 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Kenya.

372.88 EUR
3 619 EUR

Flats for sale

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.87 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 1489 EUR (1689.71 USD) in Kenya and 12580 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Kenya.

1 489 EUR
12 580 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 613.85 EUR (696.71 USD) in Kenya and 8172 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Kenya.

613.85 EUR
8 172 EUR

Salary

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Kenya vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Kenya is 13.79 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 383.29 EUR (435.03 USD) in Kenya and 5284 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.7% lower in Kenya.

383.29 EUR
5 284 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDKES

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

One star

49.8 EUR
91.4 EUR

Two stars

49.3 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

83.8 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

183 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

226 EUR
530 EUR

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

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