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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

PLNUSDKESEUR

United States vs. Kenya - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.18 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Kenya.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.19 PLN (3.09 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Kenya.

29.25 PLN
12.19 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.95 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 4.18 PLN (1.06 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 58% lower in Kenya.

9.95 PLN
4.18 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 21.97 PLN (5.57 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Kenya.

78.71 PLN
21.97 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.05 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 45.59 PLN (11.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Kenya.

71.05 PLN
45.59 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.47 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 26.42 PLN (6.69 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Kenya.

63.47 PLN
26.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 75 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 12.16 PLN (3.08 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Kenya.

75.00 PLN
12.16 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 8.82 PLN (2.23 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Kenya.

13.18 PLN
8.82 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.38 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.56 PLN (1.66 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Kenya.

28.38 PLN
6.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 10.84 PLN (2.75 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Kenya.

15.04 PLN
10.84 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.64 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 65.33 PLN (16.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

98.64 PLN
65.33 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.65 PLN (0.67 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Kenya.

11.61 PLN
2.65 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.16 PLN (0.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Kenya.

19.78 PLN
2.16 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.74 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 44.2 PLN (11.2 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Kenya.

67.74 PLN
44.20 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.52 PLN (0.89 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Kenya.

6.28 PLN
3.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.83 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.35 PLN (1.1 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Kenya.

15.83 PLN
4.35 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.58 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 8.05 PLN (2.04 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Kenya.

22.58 PLN
8.05 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.19 PLN (1.06 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Kenya.

14.76 PLN
4.19 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.64 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.02 PLN (1.53 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Kenya.

32.64 PLN
6.02 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.45 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 44.96 PLN (11.39 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

35.45 PLN
44.96 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.14 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.04 PLN (1.02 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Kenya.

25.14 PLN
4.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.14 PLN (0.8 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Kenya.

9.83 PLN
3.14 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Kenya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.53 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Kenya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.13 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.23 PLN (2.34 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Kenya.

23.13 PLN
9.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.92 PLN (0.74 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Kenya.

13.03 PLN
2.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.58 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 9.12 PLN (2.31 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Kenya.

31.58 PLN
9.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 10.64 PLN (2.7 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Kenya.

47.37 PLN
10.64 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 27.35 PLN (6.93 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Kenya.

47.37 PLN
27.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.62 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 151.97 PLN (38.5 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Kenya.

552.62 PLN
151.97 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 21.28 PLN (5.39 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Kenya.

102.63 PLN
21.28 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.07 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.05 PLN (0.52 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Kenya.

10.07 PLN
2.05 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDKESEUR

United States vs. Kenya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.37 times less for fuel in the United States than in Kenya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.94 PLN (1.25 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
4.94 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.37 PLN (1.36 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
5.37 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Kenya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.84 times more for transportation in the United States than in Kenya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 521.04 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 121.58 PLN (30.8 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Kenya.

521.04 PLN
121.58 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.04 PLN (0.77 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Kenya.

11.45 PLN
3.04 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 11.78 PLN (2.98 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

165.79 PLN
11.78 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 7.6 PLN (1.93 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Kenya.

8.57 PLN
7.60 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 6.08 PLN (1.54 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Kenya.

19.70 PLN
6.08 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDKESEUR

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 78.95 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 25.83 PLN (6.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Kenya.

78.95 PLN
25.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.76 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 168.44 PLN (42.67 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 73% lower in Kenya.

622.76 PLN
168.44 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.57 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 84.27 PLN (21.35 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Kenya.

256.57 PLN
84.27 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDKESEUR

United States vs. Kenya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.22 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 16017 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1727 PLN (437.45 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Kenya.

16 017 PLN
1 727 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 10039 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 712.44 PLN (180.49 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

10 039 PLN
712.44 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 32452 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 4503 PLN (1140.81 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Kenya.

32 452 PLN
4 503 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 20631 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1642 PLN (416.1 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92% lower in Kenya.

20 631 PLN
1 642 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Kenya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.61 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 68506 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7760 PLN (1965.8 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Kenya.

68 506 PLN
7 760 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 48063 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4376 PLN (1108.49 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Kenya.

48 063 PLN
4 376 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Kenya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 12.98 times higher than in Kenya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20310 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1565 PLN (396.55 USD) in Kenya. The average salary is 92.3% lower in Kenya.

20 310 PLN
1 565 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDKESEUR

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

One star

409 PLN
223 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
221 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
376 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
822 PLN

Five stars

2 372 PLN
1 011 PLN

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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