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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

PLNKESEURUSD

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 27.27 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.39 PLN (3.09 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Kenya.

27.27 PLN
11.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.27 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3.9 PLN (1.06 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Kenya.

9.27 PLN
3.90 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.37 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 20.53 PLN (5.58 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72% lower in Kenya.

73.37 PLN
20.53 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.23 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 42.59 PLN (11.57 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Kenya.

66.23 PLN
42.59 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 59.17 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 24.68 PLN (6.71 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Kenya.

59.17 PLN
24.68 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.91 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 11.36 PLN (3.09 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Kenya.

69.91 PLN
11.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.29 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 8.24 PLN (2.24 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 33% lower in Kenya.

12.29 PLN
8.24 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.46 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.13 PLN (1.67 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Kenya.

26.46 PLN
6.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.02 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 10.12 PLN (2.75 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Kenya.

14.02 PLN
10.12 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.95 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 60.9 PLN (16.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Kenya.

91.95 PLN
60.90 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.82 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.48 PLN (0.67 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Kenya.

10.82 PLN
2.48 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.44 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.02 PLN (0.55 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 89% lower in Kenya.

18.44 PLN
2.02 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.14 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 41.29 PLN (11.22 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Kenya.

63.14 PLN
41.29 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.85 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.29 PLN (0.89 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Kenya.

5.85 PLN
3.29 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.76 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.06 PLN (1.1 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Kenya.

14.76 PLN
4.06 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.05 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 7.52 PLN (2.04 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Kenya.

21.05 PLN
7.52 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.91 PLN (1.06 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Kenya.

13.76 PLN
3.91 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.43 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 5.63 PLN (1.53 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Kenya.

30.43 PLN
5.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.04 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 41.91 PLN (11.39 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

33.04 PLN
41.91 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.44 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.78 PLN (1.03 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Kenya.

23.44 PLN
3.78 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.16 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.93 PLN (0.8 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 68% lower in Kenya.

9.16 PLN
2.93 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Kenya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.52 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Kenya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.56 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 8.63 PLN (2.34 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 60% lower in Kenya.

21.56 PLN
8.63 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.14 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.72 PLN (0.74 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Kenya.

12.14 PLN
2.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.44 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.52 PLN (2.31 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Kenya.

29.44 PLN
8.52 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 44.16 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 9.94 PLN (2.7 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Kenya.

44.16 PLN
9.94 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.16 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 25.55 PLN (6.94 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Kenya.

44.16 PLN
25.55 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 515.15 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 141.96 PLN (38.58 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Kenya.

515.15 PLN
141.96 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.67 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 19.87 PLN (5.4 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Kenya.

95.67 PLN
19.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.38 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.92 PLN (0.52 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Kenya.

9.38 PLN
1.92 PLN

Fuel

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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 3.62 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.6 PLN (1.25 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United States.

3.62 PLN
4.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.41 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.01 PLN (1.36 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in the United States.

3.41 PLN
5.01 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Kenya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.83 times more for transportation in the United States than in Kenya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 485.72 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 113.57 PLN (30.86 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Kenya.

485.72 PLN
113.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.67 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.84 PLN (0.77 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Kenya.

10.67 PLN
2.84 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 154.55 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 11 PLN (2.99 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

154.55 PLN
11.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.98 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 7.1 PLN (1.93 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 11% lower in Kenya.

7.98 PLN
7.10 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.36 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 5.68 PLN (1.54 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Kenya.

18.36 PLN
5.68 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 73.59 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 24.13 PLN (6.56 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Kenya.

73.59 PLN
24.13 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 580.54 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 157.35 PLN (42.76 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Kenya.

580.54 PLN
157.35 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 239.18 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 78.72 PLN (21.39 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Kenya.

239.18 PLN
78.72 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Kenya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.2 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 14931 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1613 PLN (438.36 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Kenya.

14 931 PLN
1 613 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 9358 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 665.52 PLN (180.86 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Kenya.

9 358 PLN
665.52 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 30252 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 4207 PLN (1143.19 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Kenya.

30 252 PLN
4 207 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 19232 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1534 PLN (416.96 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 92% lower in Kenya.

19 232 PLN
1 534 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Kenya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.59 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 63861 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7249 PLN (1969.89 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Kenya.

63 861 PLN
7 249 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 44804 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4087 PLN (1110.79 USD) in Kenya. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Kenya.

44 804 PLN
4 087 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Kenya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 12.95 times higher than in Kenya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18933 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1462 PLN (397.38 USD) in Kenya. The average salary is 92.3% lower in Kenya.

18 933 PLN
1 462 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

382 PLN
208 PLN

Two stars

538 PLN
206 PLN

Three stars

718 PLN
350 PLN

Four stars

929 PLN
766 PLN

Five stars

2 212 PLN
943 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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