Cost of Living Comparison Between Kenya and Singapore 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 196.4% higher than in Kenya (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 310.0% higher than in Kenya | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 837.9% higher than in Kenya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 113.7% higher than in Kenya | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 151.7% higher than in Kenya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 216.0% higher than in Kenya | |
Restaurants | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
500.00 KSh (5.01 S$) |
1,346.98 KSh (13.50 S$) |
+169.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
4,000.00 KSh (40.09 S$) |
8,979.88 KSh (90.00 S$) |
+124.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
900.00 KSh (9.02 S$) |
997.76 KSh (10.00 S$) |
+10.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
300.00 KSh (3.01 S$) |
997.76 KSh (10.00 S$) |
+232.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
350.00 KSh (3.51 S$) |
1,197.32 KSh (12.00 S$) |
+242.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
288.46 KSh (2.89 S$) |
604.46 KSh (6.06 S$) |
+109.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
78.94 KSh (0.79 S$) |
197.69 KSh (1.98 S$) |
+150.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
62.38 KSh (0.63 S$) |
147.75 KSh (1.48 S$) |
+136.9 % |
Markets | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
100.31 KSh (1.01 S$) |
368.29 KSh (3.69 S$) |
+267.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
59.99 KSh (0.60 S$) |
265.47 KSh (2.66 S$) |
+342.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
82.48 KSh (0.83 S$) |
155.42 KSh (1.56 S$) |
+88.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
199.84 KSh (2.00 S$) |
412.04 KSh (4.13 S$) |
+106.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
604.55 KSh (6.06 S$) |
1,052.11 KSh (10.54 S$) |
+74.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
377.17 KSh (3.78 S$) |
637.76 KSh (6.39 S$) |
+69.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
298.83 KSh (3.00 S$) |
1,242.66 KSh (12.45 S$) |
+315.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
162.22 KSh (1.63 S$) |
253.81 KSh (2.54 S$) |
+56.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
59.59 KSh (0.60 S$) |
180.16 KSh (1.81 S$) |
+202.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
99.49 KSh (1.00 S$) |
294.82 KSh (2.95 S$) |
+196.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
48.46 KSh (0.49 S$) |
146.39 KSh (1.47 S$) |
+202.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
48.15 KSh (0.48 S$) |
146.57 KSh (1.47 S$) |
+204.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
53.64 KSh (0.54 S$) |
132.28 KSh (1.33 S$) |
+146.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
88.72 KSh (0.89 S$) |
251.82 KSh (2.52 S$) |
+183.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
84.22 KSh (0.84 S$) |
175.70 KSh (1.76 S$) |
+108.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,300.00 KSh (13.03 S$) |
2,993.29 KSh (30.00 S$) |
+130.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
266.51 KSh (2.67 S$) |
556.57 KSh (5.58 S$) |
+108.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
333.13 KSh (3.34 S$) |
670.91 KSh (6.72 S$) |
+101.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
400.00 KSh (4.01 S$) |
1,671.26 KSh (16.75 S$) |
+317.8 % |
Transportation | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
100.00 KSh (1.00 S$) |
199.55 KSh (2.00 S$) |
+99.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
3,800.00 KSh (38.09 S$) |
11,973.18 KSh (120.00 S$) |
+215.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
200.00 KSh (2.00 S$) |
458.97 KSh (4.60 S$) |
+129.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
321.87 KSh (3.23 S$) |
160.57 KSh (1.61 S$) |
-50.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
387.50 KSh (3.88 S$) |
2,095.31 KSh (21.00 S$) |
+440.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
184.61 KSh (1.85 S$) |
278.02 KSh (2.79 S$) |
+50.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
2,200,000.00 KSh (22,049.29 S$) |
18,603,323.96 KSh (186,450.00 S$) |
+745.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,360,000.00 KSh (23,652.87 S$) |
17,055,551.35 KSh (170,937.60 S$) |
+622.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
4,702.95 KSh (47.13 S$) |
19,627.44 KSh (196.71 S$) |
+317.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
2,018.92 KSh (20.23 S$) |
1,939.31 KSh (19.44 S$) |
-3.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
4,951.79 KSh (49.63 S$) |
4,140.72 KSh (41.50 S$) |
-16.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
4,949.28 KSh (49.60 S$) |
14,969.24 KSh (150.03 S$) |
+202.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
2,176.47 KSh (21.81 S$) |
1,429.65 KSh (14.33 S$) |
-34.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
1,000.00 KSh (10.02 S$) |
1,496.65 KSh (15.00 S$) |
+49.7 % |
Childcare | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
20,773.33 KSh (208.20 S$) |
157,079.19 KSh (1,574.31 S$) |
+656.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
1,085,712.00 KSh (10,881.44 S$) |
3,694,802.73 KSh (37,030.80 S$) |
+240.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,815.62 KSh (18.20 S$) |
10,704.59 KSh (107.29 S$) |
+489.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
2,581.82 KSh (25.88 S$) |
5,460.18 KSh (54.72 S$) |
+111.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
5,967.84 KSh (59.81 S$) |
13,308.42 KSh (133.38 S$) |
+123.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
5,838.24 KSh (58.51 S$) |
15,400.28 KSh (154.35 S$) |
+163.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
37,078.09 KSh (371.61 S$) |
386,945.65 KSh (3,878.12 S$) |
+943.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
19,367.35 KSh (194.11 S$) |
283,502.81 KSh (2,841.38 S$) |
+1,363.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
103,256.41 KSh (1,034.88 S$) |
776,427.28 KSh (7,781.67 S$) |
+651.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
45,772.73 KSh (458.75 S$) |
480,190.92 KSh (4,812.67 S$) |
+949.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
18,760.07 KSh (188.02 S$) |
271,273.66 KSh (2,718.81 S$) |
+1,346.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
15,561.88 KSh (155.97 S$) |
191,971.55 KSh (1,924.02 S$) |
+1,133.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kenya Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
45,605.26 KSh (457.07 S$) |
590,883.21 KSh (5,922.07 S$) |
+1,195.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.00 | 2.91 | -79.2 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | |
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