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Cost of Living in Kenya (2024 Statistics)

Published: Monday, 21th October 2024

Recently Updated: Saturday, 5th April 2025
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In this page, you will find a detailed guide on the cost of living in Kenya, covering various aspects such as housing, utilities, communication, groceries, transportation, health, clothing, childcare, education, entertainment, taxes, finances and professional services.

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Housing Cost

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1 BHK Apartment in City Center
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45,000 KES
(310.50 USD)
2 BHK Apartment in City Center
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80,000 KES
(552 USD)
3 BHK Apartment in City Center
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120,000 KES
(828 USD)
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center
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25,000 KES
(172.50 USD)
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center
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45,000 KES
(310.50 USD)
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center
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70,000 KES
(483 USD)
Mortgage Rates Per Month
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12 %
Realtor Commission
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2 %
Property Taxes
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0.1 to 0.4 %
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Basic Utilities Cost

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Basic Home Furnishing
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100,000 KES
(690 USD)
Electricity Cost Per Month
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4,000 KES
(27.60 USD)
Heating Cost Per Month
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Cooling Cost Per Month
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Water Supply Cost Per Month
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
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Network and Communication Cost

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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
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Groceries Cost

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Long Grain Rice (1 KG)
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
Milk (1 Liter)
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120 KES
(0.83 USD)
Water (1 Liter)
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20 KES
(0.14 USD)
Bread (500 gm)
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70 KES
(0.48 USD)
Eggs (1 Dozen)
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
Cheese (1 KG)
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Chicken Breast (1 KG)
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
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Fruits and Vegetables Cost

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Apples (1 KG)
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200 KES
(1.38 USD)
Bananas (1 KG)
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120 KES
(0.83 USD)
Oranges (1 KG)
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
Tomatoes (1 KG)
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100 KES
(0.69 USD)
Potatoes (1 KG)
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80 KES
(0.55 USD)
Lemons (1 KG)
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250 KES
(1.72 USD)
Onions (1 KG)
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100 KES
(0.69 USD)
Lentils (1 KG)
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
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Dining Out Cost

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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant
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800 KES
(5.52 USD)
Three-Course Meal for Two
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Fast Food Combo Meal
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Normal Coffee
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
Soft Drink
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70 KES
(0.48 USD)
Pizza for One
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1,200 KES
(8.28 USD)
Take-Out Delivery Meal
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800 KES
(5.52 USD)
Cigarette Pack of 20
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300 KES
(2.07 USD)
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Drinks Cost

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Wine Mid-Range Bottle
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Glass of Wine
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Domestic Beer Half Liter
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
Imported Beer Half Liter
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200 KES
(1.38 USD)
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
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Transportation Cost

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Monthly Public Transportation Pass
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4,000 KES
(27.60 USD)
Single Public Transportation Ticket
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50 KES
(0.34 USD)
Single Train Ticket
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Domestic Airplane Ticket
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30,000 KES
(207 USD)
Taxi Start Fare
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100 KES
(0.69 USD)
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer
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50 KES
(0.34 USD)
Car Rental Per Day
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6,000 KES
(41.40 USD)
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour
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200 KES
(1.38 USD)
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour
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100 KES
(0.69 USD)
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Vehicle Purchase and Maintainence Cost

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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost
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1,500,000 KES
(10,350 USD)
Vehicle Registration Cost
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15,000 KES
(103.50 USD)
Driving License Fees
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Car Insurance Cost
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20,000 KES
(138 USD)
Car Maintainence Cost
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Car Loan Interest Rates
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13 %
Fuel Per Liter
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200 KES
(1.38 USD)
Fuel Per Gallon
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800 KES
(5.52 USD)
Average Toll Fees
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800 KES
5.52 USD
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Health and Medical Cost

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Doctor Visit
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Specialist Visit
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Dentist Visit
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Eye Exam
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Mental Health Counseling
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Preventive Health Screening
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Physical Therapy
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Emergency Room Visit
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Hospital Stay Per Night
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Vaccinations
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Prescription Medication
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Over the Counter Medication
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300 KES
(2.07 USD)
Health Insurance Premiums
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15,000 KES
(103.50 USD)
Health Insurance Deductibles
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
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Personal Care Cost

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Cosmetic Procedures
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10,000 KES
(69 USD)
Spa Treatment
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Manicure Pedicure Cost
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Optical Glasses Cost
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Contact Lenses Cost
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Haircuts
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Hair Coloring
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Shampoo Price
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150 KES
(1.03 USD)
Toothpaste Price
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70 KES
(0.48 USD)
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Clothing and Footwear Cost (Adults)

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Pair of Nike Running Shoes
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12,000 KES
(82.80 USD)
Men's Shirt
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Women's Dress
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4,000 KES
(27.60 USD)
Summer Dress
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Men's Suit
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30,000 KES
(207 USD)
Men's Jeans
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4,000 KES
(27.60 USD)
Women's Jeans
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Men's Formal Shoes
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6,000 KES
(41.40 USD)
Women's Formal Shoes
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Men's Casual Shoes
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Women's Casual Shoes
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3,500 KES
(24.15 USD)
Underwear For Men
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300 KES
(2.07 USD)
Underwear For Women
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300 KES
(2.07 USD)
Socks For Men
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100 KES
(0.69 USD)
Socks For Women
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100 KES
(0.69 USD)
Wintercoat for Adults
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Sportswear
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
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Childcare Cost

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Children's Jeans
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Children's Normal Sneakers
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Children's Winter Coat
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3,500 KES
(24.15 USD)
Daycare for Infant
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15,000 KES
(103.50 USD)
Daycare for Toddler
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12,000 KES
(82.80 USD)
Childcare for Sick Days
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Early Childhood Education Programs
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10,000 KES
(69 USD)
Extra Curricular Activities
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Summer Camp for Kids
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
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School and Education Cost

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PreSchool Fees
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10,000 KES
(69 USD)
Primary School Fees
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25,000 KES
(172.50 USD)
Secondary School Fees
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30,000 KES
(207 USD)
Private School Fees
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50,000 KES
(345 USD)
University Tuition Fees
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40,000 KES
(276 USD)
University Private Tuition Fees
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100,000 KES
(690 USD)
After School Activities
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Special Education Services
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6,000 KES
(41.40 USD)
Tutoring
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Textbooks Cost
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
School Supplies
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
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Entertainment and Recreation Cost

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Movie Ticket (Single)
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Theater Ticket (Single)
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Concert Ticket (Single)
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Sports Event Ticket (Single)
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Gym Membership
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Swimming Pool Access
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Museum Entry Ticket
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300 KES
(2.07 USD)
Zoo Entry Ticket
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Amusement Park Entry Ticket
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Bowling
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800 KES
(5.52 USD)
Mini Golf
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600 KES
(4.14 USD)
Video Games
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Streaming Services
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Outdoor Equipment Rental
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1,000 KES
(6.90 USD)
Theme Park Annual Pass
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8,000 KES
(55.20 USD)
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Private Classes and Lessons Cost

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Language Classes
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Parenting Classes
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Art Classes
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2,000 KES
(13.80 USD)
Fitness Classes
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
Music Lessons
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
Dance Lessons
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2,500 KES
(17.25 USD)
Reading Materials for Classes
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500 KES
(3.45 USD)
Educational Software
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1,500 KES
(10.35 USD)
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Wages and Taxes Cost

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Average Gross Monthly Salary
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70,000 KES
(483 USD)
Average Net Monthly Salary
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50,000 KES
(345 USD)
Minimum Wages
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500 KES per hour
(3.45 USD)
Average Bonus
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10,000 KES
(69 USD)
Income Tax Rate
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0 to 16 %
Social Security Contributions
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Pension Contributions
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5 %
Cost of Living Index
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55
Median Household Income
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60,000 KES
(414 USD)
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Professional Services Cost

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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate
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5,000 KES
(34.50 USD)
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate
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4,000 KES
(27.60 USD)
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate
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3,500 KES
(24.15 USD)
Technician Services Per Hour Rate
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3,000 KES
(20.70 USD)
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