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Prices and Cost of Living in Kenya

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Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Kenya. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.

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Food

from 7.56 USD to 11.27 USD

Transportation

from 1.55 USD

Sightseeing

from 3.16 USD to 5.92 USD

Accommodation

from 19.52 USD to 21.69 USD

Backpacker's budget

Traveling with a backpack

from 31.79 USD to 40.43 USD

Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 22 December 2024.

How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?

Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 4088 KES (31.79 USD) to 5199 KES (40.43 USD). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 9016 KES (70.12 USD) to 13282 KES (103 USD). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.

Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living

The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Kenya. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 4 USD to 6.6 USD

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 5.47 USD to 9.13 USD

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 22 December 2024.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Kenya?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 514 KES (4 USD) to 849 KES (6.6 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 703 KES (5.47 USD) to 1174 KES (9.13 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 22 December 2024

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Kenya

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Kenya, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Nairobi.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)2.18 USD
Banana (1kg)0.84 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)4.42 USD
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)11.67 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)5.98 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)2.41 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)1.81 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)1.37 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.33 USD
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre16.55 USD
Lettuce (1 head)0.59 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)0.50 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)11.21 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)0.91 USD
Onion (1kg)0.90 USD
Oranges (1kg)1.69 USD
Potato (1kg)0.85 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)1.45 USD
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre11.39 USD
Tomato (1kg)0.90 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.73 USD

Food and beverage prices in Kenya

Popular food products found on store shelves in Kenya include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 116 KES (0.9 USD) for a kilo of onions to 569 KES (4.42 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 187 KES (1.45 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 63.73 KES (0.5 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 108 KES (0.84 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 280 KES (2.18 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 93.6 KES (0.73 USD). Dairy prices in Kenya, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 117 KES (0.91 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 1441 KES (11.21 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 769 KES (5.98 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 177 KES (1.37 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 116 KES (0.9 USD) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)2.21 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)0.53 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)1.94 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.72 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)5.83 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course31.11 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant4.47 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.44 USD

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Kenya vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 285 KES (2.21 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 68.63 KES (0.53 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 750 KES (5.83 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 4000 KES (31.11 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 575 KES (4.47 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)32.46 USD
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.78 USD
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)2.10 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)1.06 USD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)1.63 USD

How much does transportation cost in Kenya?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 100 KES (0.78 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 4174 KES (32.46 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 210 KES (1.63 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 136 KES (1.06 USD).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L1.32 USD
Gasoline 1L1.45 USD

Fuel prices in Kenya

Average fuel prices in Kenya are 187 KES (1.45 USD) per liter of gasoline and 170 KES (1.32 USD) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat6.22 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult44.66 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)13.62 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre394 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre184 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre1 003 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre425 USD

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kenya?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Kenya varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 23686 KES (184 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 50643 KES (394 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 218409 KES (1699 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1 699 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre700 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)437 USD

Hotel Prices in Kenya

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

What is the average cost of a hotel room?

Accommodation prices in Kenya vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Nairobi (December 2024) ranges from 3086 KES (24 USD) per night in a hostel to about 9959 KES (77 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 26184 KES (204 USD) upwards.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
41
47.77 USD
Mang Hotel
63
77.45 USD
Deka Hotel
61
151 USD
Bliss haven apartments
20
256 USD
Taarifa Suites by Dunhill Serviced Apartments
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices for products and services in Nairobi. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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