Cost of living 2018 in Kenya

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PriscillaViP10 January 2018 08:50:57

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Hello everyone,

As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and inflation in Kenya.

Thanks to your contribution, future expats in Kenya will be more informed and will be able to refine their budget and better prepare for their big move.

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

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Kenya?

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?

What is your monthly budget for groceries?

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Kenya?

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?

How much does childcare cost on average per month?

What is your child's schooling budget per month?

How much does it cost to fill up your cars fuel tank?

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?

How much does a gym membership cost in Kenya?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

Moslima1Member10 January 2018 14:25:05

Hello
I can tell u like rent Appartemant 80000
School 70000
Things of house n food 60000
Internet et tv 5500
Doctor 5000 only for one time

Önder YILDIZNew member15 January 2018 09:36:29

Let me Contribute...

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

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Kenya? 100.000 KSH

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)? BUS: 50-100, NO-Subway, No-Tram, Taxi: 300-1500 depends on distance

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta? 100-300 KSH

What is your monthly budget for groceries? 15.000 KSH

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Kenya? 3.000-5.000 KSH

How much do you pay for health insurance per month? Company pays..

How much does childcare cost on average per month? 20.000 - 30.000 KSH

What is your child's schooling budget per month? 100.000 KSH ( international, 9th class )

How much does it cost to fill up your car’s fuel tank? 5.000 KSH

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month? 10.000 KSH

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription? 5.000 KSH

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays? 1.500 - 2.000 KSH

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee? 250-350 KSH

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket? 500-1.000 KSH

How much does a gym membership cost in Kenya? 15.000-20.000 KSH

Guestposter16Guest15 January 2018 18:47:12

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I think Groceries is cheaper. But it also depends on where you're buying, It costs more in the malls. There is a farmers market in Parklands where you buy all fresh and cheap from local farmers.

Moslima1Member16 January 2018 19:00:40

Where is ths market to buy things fresh pls

Guestposter16Guest16 January 2018 20:09:50

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It is in Parklands near Ngara, It is called fig tree market

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