Cost of Living Comparison Between Kenya and United States

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Consumer Prices in United States are 140.8% higher than in Kenya (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 195.3% higher than in Kenya
Rent Prices in United States are 403.6% higher than in Kenya
Restaurant Prices in United States are 209.4% higher than in Kenya
Groceries Prices in United States are 152.1% higher than in Kenya
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 292.6% higher than in Kenya

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Restaurants	Kenya Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	500.00 KSh (3.81 $)	2,627.61 KSh (20.00 $)	+425.5 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	4,000.00 KSh (30.45 $)	9,853.55 KSh (75.00 $)	+146.3 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	700.00 KSh (5.33 $)	1,443.87 KSh (10.99 $)	+106.3 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	300.00 KSh (2.28 $)	788.28 KSh (6.00 $)	+162.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	375.00 KSh (2.85 $)	919.66 KSh (7.00 $)	+145.2 %
Cappuccino (regular)	285.83 KSh (2.18 $)	669.83 KSh (5.10 $)	+134.3 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	74.84 KSh (0.57 $)	326.27 KSh (2.48 $)	+336.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	63.95 KSh (0.49 $)	269.27 KSh (2.05 $)	+321.0 %
Markets	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	405.94 KSh (3.09 $)	525.32 KSh (4.00 $)	+29.4 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	62.14 KSh (0.47 $)	424.38 KSh (3.23 $)	+583.0 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	90.10 KSh (0.69 $)	271.12 KSh (2.06 $)	+200.9 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	206.55 KSh (1.57 $)	486.42 KSh (3.70 $)	+135.5 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	638.61 KSh (4.86 $)	763.93 KSh (5.81 $)	+19.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	339.49 KSh (2.58 $)	721.36 KSh (5.49 $)	+112.5 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	268.68 KSh (2.05 $)	955.73 KSh (7.27 $)	+255.7 %
Apples (1 lb)	139.00 KSh (1.06 $)	315.18 KSh (2.40 $)	+126.8 %
Banana (1 lb)	55.25 KSh (0.42 $)	99.91 KSh (0.76 $)	+80.8 %
Oranges (1 lb)	97.14 KSh (0.74 $)	266.94 KSh (2.03 $)	+174.8 %
Tomato (1 lb)	48.78 KSh (0.37 $)	291.20 KSh (2.22 $)	+497.0 %
Potato (1 lb)	46.03 KSh (0.35 $)	178.68 KSh (1.36 $)	+288.2 %
Onion (1 lb)	56.76 KSh (0.43 $)	180.81 KSh (1.38 $)	+218.6 %
Lettuce (1 head)	78.07 KSh (0.59 $)	283.37 KSh (2.16 $)	+263.0 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	83.19 KSh (0.63 $)	287.04 KSh (2.18 $)	+245.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	1,200.00 KSh (9.13 $)	1,970.71 KSh (15.00 $)	+64.2 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	247.39 KSh (1.88 $)	232.85 KSh (1.77 $)	-5.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	306.37 KSh (2.33 $)	465.83 KSh (3.55 $)	+52.0 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	350.00 KSh (2.66 $)	1,313.81 KSh (10.00 $)	+275.4 %
Transportation	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	100.00 KSh (0.76 $)	328.45 KSh (2.50 $)	+228.5 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	4,240.00 KSh (32.27 $)	9,459.41 KSh (72.00 $)	+123.1 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	200.00 KSh (1.52 $)	488.08 KSh (3.71 $)	+144.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	265.54 KSh (2.02 $)	361.30 KSh (2.75 $)	+36.1 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	300.00 KSh (2.28 $)	3,941.42 KSh (30.00 $)	+1,213.8 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	762.06 KSh (5.80 $)	479.85 KSh (3.65 $)	-37.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	2,400,000.00 KSh (18,267.53 $)	4,382,070.97 KSh (33,354.00 $)	+82.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	2,218,750.00 KSh (16,887.95 $)	3,429,286.41 KSh (26,101.91 $)	+54.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	3,764.02 KSh (28.65 $)	26,730.57 KSh (203.46 $)	+610.2 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,835.71 KSh (13.97 $)	6,883.64 KSh (52.39 $)	+275.0 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	5,299.94 KSh (40.34 $)	9,283.43 KSh (70.66 $)	+75.2 %
Sports And Leisure	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	5,525.63 KSh (42.06 $)	6,192.34 KSh (47.13 $)	+12.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,113.36 KSh (16.09 $)	2,895.91 KSh (22.04 $)	+37.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	800.00 KSh (6.09 $)	1,839.33 KSh (14.00 $)	+129.9 %
Childcare	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	17,266.03 KSh (131.42 $)	180,875.22 KSh (1,376.73 $)	+947.6 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	964,078.67 KSh (7,338.06 $)	3,021,687.07 KSh (22,999.48 $)	+213.4 %
Clothing And Shoes	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,043.59 KSh (15.55 $)	6,829.39 KSh (51.98 $)	+234.2 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	2,924.00 KSh (22.26 $)	5,595.48 KSh (42.59 $)	+91.4 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	6,258.72 KSh (47.64 $)	11,614.55 KSh (88.40 $)	+85.6 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	6,281.22 KSh (47.81 $)	14,952.13 KSh (113.81 $)	+138.0 %
Rent Per Month	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	36,852.94 KSh (280.51 $)	230,892.83 KSh (1,757.43 $)	+526.5 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	19,662.16 KSh (149.66 $)	190,031.12 KSh (1,446.42 $)	+866.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	118,552.63 KSh (902.36 $)	387,891.61 KSh (2,952.43 $)	+227.2 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	48,058.82 KSh (365.80 $)	314,802.42 KSh (2,396.11 $)	+555.0 %
Buy Apartment Price	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	13,893.65 KSh (105.75 $)	41,225.82 KSh (313.79 $)	+196.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	9,512.77 KSh (72.41 $)	33,359.36 KSh (253.91 $)	+250.7 %
Salaries And Financing	Kenya Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	51,388.89 KSh (391.14 $)	595,832.11 KSh (4,535.16 $)	+1,059.5 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	12.83	6.56	-48.9 %
Last update:	May 2024	May 2024
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