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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.15 USD in Kenya and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Kenya.

2.15 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.83 USD in Kenya and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Kenya.

0.83 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.37 USD in Kenya and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Kenya.

4.37 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.52 USD in Kenya and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in Kenya.

11.52 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.9 USD in Kenya and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Kenya.

5.90 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.38 USD in Kenya and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Kenya.

2.38 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.79 USD in Kenya and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Kenya.

1.79 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.36 USD for 12 eggs in Kenya and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Kenya.

1.36 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.3 USD in Kenya and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Kenya.

2.30 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

16.55 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.58 USD in Kenya and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Kenya.

0.58 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.49 USD in Kenya and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Kenya.

0.49 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.06 USD in Kenya and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

11.06 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 USD in Kenya and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Kenya.

0.90 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.89 USD in Kenya and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Kenya.

0.89 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.67 USD in Kenya and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Kenya.

1.67 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.83 USD in Kenya and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Kenya.

0.83 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.43 USD in Kenya and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Kenya.

1.43 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

11.39 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.89 USD in Kenya and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Kenya.

0.89 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 USD in Kenya and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Kenya.

0.72 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Kenya vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.4 times less for meals in restaurants in Kenya than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.19 USD in Kenya and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Kenya.

2.19 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.53 USD in Kenya and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Kenya.

0.53 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.92 USD in Kenya and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Kenya.

1.92 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.69 USD in Kenya and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Kenya.

2.69 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.76 USD in Kenya and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Kenya.

5.76 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.71 USD in Kenya and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Kenya.

30.71 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.41 USD in Kenya and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Kenya.

4.41 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.43 USD in Kenya and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Kenya.

0.43 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Kenya vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times more for fuel in Kenya than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.27 USD in Kenya and 1.09 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in the United States.

1.27 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 USD in Kenya and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

1.31 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.48 times less for transportation in Kenya than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 32.05 USD in Kenya and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Kenya.

32.05 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.77 USD in Kenya and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Kenya.

0.77 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.07 USD in Kenya and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Kenya.

2.07 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.04 USD in Kenya and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Kenya.

1.04 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.61 USD in Kenya and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Kenya.

1.61 USD
4.50 USD

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 6.14 USD in Kenya and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Kenya.

6.14 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.09 USD in Kenya and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Kenya.

44.09 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.45 USD in Kenya and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Kenya.

13.45 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.78 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 388.81 USD in Kenya and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Kenya.

388.81 USD
3 800 USD

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 181.85 USD in Kenya and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Kenya.

181.85 USD
2 380 USD

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 989.98 USD in Kenya and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Kenya.

989.98 USD
7 094 USD

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 419.99 USD in Kenya and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Kenya.

419.99 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Kenya vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.94 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 1677 USD in Kenya and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Kenya.

1 677 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 691.41 USD in Kenya and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Kenya.

691.41 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Kenya vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Kenya is 13.89 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 431.71 USD in Kenya and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 92.8% lower in Kenya.

431.71 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

35.2 USD
113 USD

Two stars

52 USD
129 USD

Three stars

75.9 USD
179 USD

Four stars

152 USD
242 USD

Five stars

255 USD
551 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Kenya: 20 cities, 620 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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