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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Kenya

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

EURKESUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 63% lower in Kenya.

5.13 EUR
1.90 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Kenya.

2.10 EUR
0.74 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 3.87 EUR (4.4 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 79% lower in Kenya.

18.43 EUR
3.87 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.81 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.19 EUR (11.61 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Kenya.

15.81 EUR
10.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.3 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.22 EUR (5.95 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Kenya.

15.30 EUR
5.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.05 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.11 EUR (2.4 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 85% lower in Kenya.

14.05 EUR
2.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 44% lower in Kenya.

2.82 EUR
1.58 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Kenya.

4.16 EUR
1.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.32 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Kenya.

3.45 EUR
2.04 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.95 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 14.54 EUR (16.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

21.95 EUR
14.54 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.58 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Kenya.

2.49 EUR
0.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Kenya.

3.75 EUR
0.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.79 EUR (11.15 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Kenya.

14.68 EUR
9.79 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.10 EUR
0.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77% lower in Kenya.

3.43 EUR
0.79 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.68 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Kenya.

4.68 EUR
1.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Kenya.

3.74 EUR
0.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Kenya.

7.22 EUR
1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.89 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (11.39 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

7.89 EUR
10.00 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Kenya.

5.49 EUR
0.79 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.20 EUR
0.64 EUR

Restaurant

EURKESUSD

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Kenya.

4.58 EUR
1.93 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Kenya.

2.46 EUR
0.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Kenya.

7.03 EUR
1.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.78 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Kenya.

8.78 EUR
2.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.1 EUR (5.8 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Kenya.

10.54 EUR
5.10 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.83 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 27.18 EUR (30.95 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Kenya.

87.83 EUR
27.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.96 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.91 EUR (4.45 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Kenya.

21.96 EUR
3.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Kenya.

1.93 EUR
0.38 EUR

Fuel

EURKESUSD

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
1.16 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
1.28 EUR

Transportation

EURKESUSD

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.3 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 28.36 EUR (32.29 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 75% lower in Kenya.

113.30 EUR
28.36 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.42 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.35 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.09 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Kenya.

26.35 EUR
1.83 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Kenya.

1.63 EUR
0.92 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Kenya.

3.95 EUR
1.43 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURKESUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.81 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.44 EUR (6.19 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Kenya.

15.81 EUR
5.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.3 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 39.02 EUR (44.43 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Kenya.

86.30 EUR
39.02 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.37 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.9 EUR (13.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Kenya.

33.37 EUR
11.90 EUR

Flats for rent

EURKESUSD

United States vs. Kenya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.71 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Kenya.

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 3338 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 344.12 EUR (391.82 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Kenya.

3 338 EUR
344.12 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 2090 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 160.95 EUR (183.25 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Kenya.

2 090 EUR
160.95 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 6230 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 876.19 EUR (997.64 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Kenya.

6 230 EUR
876.19 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 3607 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 371.71 EUR (423.23 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Kenya.

3 607 EUR
371.71 EUR

Flats for sale

EURKESUSD

United States vs. Kenya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.87 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Kenya.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12540 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1484 EUR (1689.82 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Kenya.

12 540 EUR
1 484 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 8146 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 611.94 EUR (696.76 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Kenya.

8 146 EUR
611.94 EUR

Salary

EURKESUSD

United States vs. Kenya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 13.78 times higher than in Kenya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5267 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 382.09 EUR (435.05 USD) in Kenya. The average salary is 92.7% lower in Kenya.

5 267 EUR
382.09 EUR

Hotels

EURKESUSD

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

One star

91.1 EUR
49.6 EUR

Two stars

128 EUR
49.1 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
83.5 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
183 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
225 EUR

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

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