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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 2.17 times less for grocery shopping in Kenya than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.33 PLN (3.1 USD) in Kenya and 27.05 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Kenya.

11.33 PLN
27.05 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.89 PLN (1.06 USD) in Kenya and 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Kenya.

3.89 PLN
9.20 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.43 PLN (5.6 USD) in Kenya and 72.8 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Kenya.

20.43 PLN
72.80 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.39 PLN (11.61 USD) in Kenya and 65.72 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Kenya.

42.39 PLN
65.72 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.57 PLN (6.73 USD) in Kenya and 58.71 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Kenya.

24.57 PLN
58.71 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.3 PLN (3.1 USD) in Kenya and 69.37 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Kenya.

11.30 PLN
69.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.2 PLN (2.25 USD) in Kenya and 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Kenya.

8.20 PLN
12.19 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 PLN (1.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Kenya and 26.25 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Kenya.

6.10 PLN
26.25 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.08 PLN (2.76 USD) in Kenya and 13.91 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Kenya.

10.08 PLN
13.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 60.43 PLN (16.55 USD) in Kenya and 91.24 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

60.43 PLN
91.24 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.47 PLN (0.68 USD) in Kenya and 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Kenya.

2.47 PLN
10.73 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.01 PLN (0.55 USD) in Kenya and 18.29 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Kenya.

2.01 PLN
18.29 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 41.09 PLN (11.25 USD) in Kenya and 62.65 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Kenya.

41.09 PLN
62.65 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.28 PLN (0.9 USD) in Kenya and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Kenya.

3.28 PLN
5.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in Kenya and 14.64 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Kenya.

4.04 PLN
14.64 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.48 PLN (2.05 USD) in Kenya and 20.88 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Kenya.

7.48 PLN
20.88 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.89 PLN (1.07 USD) in Kenya and 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Kenya.

3.89 PLN
13.66 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.6 PLN (1.53 USD) in Kenya and 30.19 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Kenya.

5.60 PLN
30.19 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 41.59 PLN (11.39 USD) in Kenya and 32.79 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

41.59 PLN
32.79 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.76 PLN (1.03 USD) in Kenya and 23.26 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Kenya.

3.76 PLN
23.26 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.92 PLN (0.8 USD) in Kenya and 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Kenya.

2.92 PLN
9.09 PLN

Restaurant

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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 8.59 PLN (2.35 USD) in Kenya and 21.4 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Kenya.

8.59 PLN
21.40 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.71 PLN (0.74 USD) in Kenya and 12.05 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Kenya.

2.71 PLN
12.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.48 PLN (2.32 USD) in Kenya and 29.21 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Kenya.

8.48 PLN
29.21 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.89 PLN (2.71 USD) in Kenya and 43.81 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Kenya.

9.89 PLN
43.81 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 25.43 PLN (6.97 USD) in Kenya and 43.81 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Kenya.

25.43 PLN
43.81 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 141.3 PLN (38.7 USD) in Kenya and 511.16 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Kenya.

141.30 PLN
511.16 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.78 PLN (5.42 USD) in Kenya and 94.93 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Kenya.

19.78 PLN
94.93 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 PLN (0.52 USD) in Kenya and 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Kenya.

1.91 PLN
9.31 PLN

Fuel

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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 4.57 PLN (1.25 USD) in Kenya and 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

4.57 PLN
3.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.97 PLN (1.36 USD) in Kenya and 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in the United States.

4.97 PLN
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.82 times less for transportation in Kenya than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.04 PLN (30.96 USD) in Kenya and 481.95 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Kenya.

113.04 PLN
481.95 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.83 PLN (0.77 USD) in Kenya and 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Kenya.

2.83 PLN
10.59 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.95 PLN (3 USD) in Kenya and 153.35 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

10.95 PLN
153.35 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.06 PLN (1.93 USD) in Kenya and 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Kenya.

7.06 PLN
7.92 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.65 PLN (1.55 USD) in Kenya and 18.22 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Kenya.

5.65 PLN
18.22 PLN

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 24.02 PLN (6.58 USD) in Kenya and 73.02 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Kenya.

24.02 PLN
73.02 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 156.61 PLN (42.89 USD) in Kenya and 576.04 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Kenya.

156.61 PLN
576.04 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 78.36 PLN (21.46 USD) in Kenya and 237.32 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Kenya.

78.36 PLN
237.32 PLN

Flats for rent

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.17 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 1605 PLN (439.72 USD) in Kenya and 14815 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Kenya.

1 605 PLN
14 815 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 662.4 PLN (181.42 USD) in Kenya and 9285 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

662.40 PLN
9 285 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 4187 PLN (1146.73 USD) in Kenya and 30018 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Kenya.

4 187 PLN
30 018 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 1527 PLN (418.25 USD) in Kenya and 19083 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Kenya.

1 527 PLN
19 083 PLN

Flats for sale

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.56 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 7215 PLN (1975.99 USD) in Kenya and 63366 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Kenya.

7 215 PLN
63 366 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 4068 PLN (1114.23 USD) in Kenya and 44457 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Kenya.

4 068 PLN
44 457 PLN

Salary

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Kenya vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Kenya is 12.91 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1455 PLN (398.61 USD) in Kenya and 18786 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.3% lower in Kenya.

1 455 PLN
18 786 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

206 PLN
379 PLN

Two stars

204 PLN
534 PLN

Three stars

347 PLN
713 PLN

Four stars

760 PLN
921 PLN

Five stars

935 PLN
2 194 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

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