Cost of living comparison
Kenya is 3.2% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 66.3% less in Kenya
- Groceries
-
pay 39.6% less in Kenya
- Transportation
-
pay 72.1% more in Kenya
- Housing
-
pay 79.0% less in Kenya
- Childcare
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pay 2.8 times more in Kenya
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 30.3% less in Kenya
- Clothing
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pay 55.8% less in Kenya
The cost of childcare and transportation in Kenya are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Kenya. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Kenya.
If you lived in Kenya instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 66.3% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.25
KES420.11
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$5.64
KES729.85
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.55
KES71.13
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.45
KES58.84
|
|
pay 39.6% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.50
KES64.89
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.85
KES498.54
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$2.73
KES353.03
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.59
KES205.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.20
KES284.50
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.10
KES142.66
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.44
KES56.87
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.66
KES85.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.33
KES42.06
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.30
KES38.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.40
KES51.14
|
|
pay 72.1% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.65
KES731.33
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$32.71
KES4,231.26
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$16,627.25
KES2,150,734.66
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$10.53
KES1,362.38
|
|
pay 79.0% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$38.26
KES4,948.44
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$175.35
KES22,681.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$99.93
KES12,925.46
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$24.70
KES3,195.30
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$135.79
KES17,565.05
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$6,611.54
KES855,202.53
|
|
pay 30.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.99
KES257.76
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.16
KES279.66
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.93
KES378.81
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$28.98
KES3,748.85
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$6.33
KES818.85
|
|
pay 55.8% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$12.19
KES1,576.61
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$19.75
KES2,554.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$35.28
KES4,563.88
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$34.91
KES4,515.55
|
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