Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Kenya 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kenya is 24.3% lower than in Zambia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kenya is 19.4% lower than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Kenya are 6.9% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kenya are 12.7% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Kenya are 7.1% lower than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kenya is 66.9% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.84 $ (507.14 KSh) |
3.79 $ (500.00 KSh) |
-1.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
28.34 $ (3,743.23 KSh) |
30.29 $ (4,000.00 KSh) |
+6.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.43 $ (453.52 KSh) |
5.30 $ (700.00 KSh) |
+54.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.01 $ (133.65 KSh) |
2.27 $ (300.00 KSh) |
+124.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.47 $ (194.34 KSh) |
2.66 $ (350.68 KSh) |
+80.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.13 $ (281.10 KSh) |
2.16 $ (285.30 KSh) |
+1.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.74 $ (97.79 KSh) |
0.55 $ (72.89 KSh) |
-25.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.35 $ (46.42 KSh) |
0.49 $ (64.51 KSh) |
+39.0 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.01 $ (661.17 KSh) |
3.01 $ (397.93 KSh) |
-39.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.77 $ (101.39 KSh) |
0.47 $ (62.14 KSh) |
-38.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.99 $ (130.89 KSh) |
0.66 $ (87.61 KSh) |
-33.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.90 $ (250.38 KSh) |
1.57 $ (206.87 KSh) |
-17.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.58 $ (472.82 KSh) |
4.76 $ (628.28 KSh) |
+32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.73 $ (227.85 KSh) |
2.57 $ (339.49 KSh) |
+49.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.48 $ (327.31 KSh) |
2.01 $ (264.81 KSh) |
-19.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (136.44 KSh) |
1.07 $ (141.15 KSh) |
+3.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.68 $ (90.45 KSh) |
0.42 $ (55.67 KSh) |
-38.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (135.67 KSh) |
0.74 $ (97.14 KSh) |
-28.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.66 $ (86.98 KSh) |
0.37 $ (48.78 KSh) |
-43.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.94 $ (124.53 KSh) |
0.35 $ (45.97 KSh) |
-63.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (95.38 KSh) |
0.44 $ (57.59 KSh) |
-39.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.94 $ (123.82 KSh) |
0.62 $ (81.86 KSh) |
-33.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.65 $ (86.42 KSh) |
0.63 $ (82.85 KSh) |
-4.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.28 $ (697.68 KSh) |
9.09 $ (1,200.00 KSh) |
+72.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.85 $ (111.96 KSh) |
1.86 $ (246.11 KSh) |
+119.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.19 $ (156.96 KSh) |
2.36 $ (311.80 KSh) |
+98.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (299.46 KSh) |
2.65 $ (350.00 KSh) |
+16.9 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.45 $ (191.79 KSh) |
0.76 $ (100.00 KSh) |
-47.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
38.52 $ (5,086.65 KSh) |
33.92 $ (4,480.00 KSh) |
-11.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.87 $ (379.12 KSh) |
1.51 $ (200.00 KSh) |
-47.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (222.18 KSh) |
2.13 $ (281.64 KSh) |
+26.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (1,214.56 KSh) |
2.27 $ (300.00 KSh) |
-75.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.12 $ (676.72 KSh) |
5.77 $ (761.47 KSh) |
+12.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (1,057,075.74 KSh) |
17,416.36 $ (2,300,000.00 KSh) |
+117.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (3,771,567.86 KSh) |
17,308.19 $ (2,285,714.29 KSh) |
-39.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
109.19 $ (14,420.21 KSh) |
29.73 $ (3,926.57 KSh) |
-72.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
87.12 $ (11,505.36 KSh) |
13.98 $ (1,846.67 KSh) |
-83.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
144.44 $ (19,074.60 KSh) |
39.82 $ (5,258.76 KSh) |
-72.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
39.32 $ (5,193.08 KSh) |
41.60 $ (5,493.64 KSh) |
+5.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
11.27 $ (1,488.39 KSh) |
15.59 $ (2,058.61 KSh) |
+38.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.12 $ (411.49 KSh) |
6.06 $ (800.00 KSh) |
+94.4 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
111.30 $ (14,698.83 KSh) |
137.37 $ (18,141.30 KSh) |
+23.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
5,884.51 $ (777,106.61 KSh) |
7,500.56 $ (990,521.71 KSh) |
+27.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
25.32 $ (3,343.92 KSh) |
15.40 $ (2,034.31 KSh) |
-39.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
24.15 $ (3,189.16 KSh) |
23.08 $ (3,047.83 KSh) |
-4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
86.25 $ (11,390.49 KSh) |
47.47 $ (6,269.35 KSh) |
-45.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
85.53 $ (11,294.83 KSh) |
47.56 $ (6,281.22 KSh) |
-44.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
267.24 $ (35,292.00 KSh) |
273.25 $ (36,085.71 KSh) |
+2.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
162.14 $ (21,412.15 KSh) |
143.77 $ (18,986.49 KSh) |
-11.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
762.49 $ (100,693.72 KSh) |
894.12 $ (118,076.92 KSh) |
+17.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
376.04 $ (49,659.28 KSh) |
365.42 $ (48,257.14 KSh) |
-2.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
185.80 $ (24,537.29 KSh) |
106.40 $ (14,051.47 KSh) |
-42.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (77,698.65 KSh) |
72.12 $ (9,523.58 KSh) |
-87.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Kenya Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
287.66 $ (37,988.20 KSh) |
386.88 $ (51,090.91 KSh) |
+34.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 21.25 | 12.77 | -39.9 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 23 | 200 |
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