Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Kenya is 2.01 times less expensive as compared to Thailand.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Kenya and Thailand. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Kenya and Thailand.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) | 15,000 THB (420 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 80,000 KES (552 USD) | 30,000 THB (840 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 120,000 KES (828 USD) | 45,000 THB (1,260 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) | 8,000 THB (224 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) | 15,000 THB (420 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 70,000 KES (483 USD) | 25,000 THB (700 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 12 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.1 to 0.4 % | 0.3 to 0.7 % |
The average housing cost in Kenya is 1.46 times less expensive than Thailand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 100,000 KES (690 USD) | 50,000 THB (1,400 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 49.16% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Kenya costs 2.03 times less compared to Thailand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 33.26% less in Kenya compared to Thailand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 120 KES (0.83 USD) | 40 THB (1.12 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 20 KES (0.14 USD) | 10 THB (0.28 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 70 KES (0.48 USD) | 30 THB (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 70 THB (1.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 250 THB (7 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 150 THB (4.20 USD) |
In Kenya, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.45 times less expensive than the cost in Thailand.
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 37.98% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 200 KES (1.38 USD) | 100 THB (2.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 120 KES (0.83 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 80 THB (2.24 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 100 KES (0.69 USD) | 60 THB (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 80 KES (0.55 USD) | 40 THB (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 250 KES (1.72 USD) | 100 THB (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 100 KES (0.69 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 80 THB (2.24 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 1.98 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 800 KES (5.52 USD) | 80 THB (2.24 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 60 THB (1.68 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 70 KES (0.48 USD) | 30 THB (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 1,200 KES (8.28 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 800 KES (5.52 USD) | 150 THB (4.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 300 KES (2.07 USD) | 100 THB (2.80 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 0.80% less in Kenya compared to Thailand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 700 THB (19.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 70 THB (1.96 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 200 KES (1.38 USD) | 100 THB (2.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 50 KES (0.34 USD) | 30 THB (0.84 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 30,000 KES (207 USD) | 2,500 THB (70 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 100 KES (0.69 USD) | 35 THB (0.98 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 50 KES (0.34 USD) | 10 THB (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 200 KES (1.38 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 100 KES (0.69 USD) | 20 THB (0.56 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 2.08 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 1,500,000 KES (10,350 USD) | 600,000 THB (16,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 20,000 KES (138 USD) | 10,000 THB (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 13 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 200 KES (1.38 USD) | 40 THB (1.12 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 800 KES (5.52 USD) | 150 THB (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 800 KES 5.52 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.62 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Kenya compared to that of Thailand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 300 KES (2.07 USD) | 100 THB (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) | 3,000 THB (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 2.27 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 10,000 KES (69 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 150 KES (1.03 USD) | 100 THB (2.80 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 70 KES (0.48 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 1.97 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) | 3,000 THB (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 30,000 KES (207 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 1,800 THB (50.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 300 KES (2.07 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 300 KES (2.07 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 100 KES (0.69 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 100 KES (0.69 USD) | 50 THB (1.40 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 1.09 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 600 THB (16.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) | 10,000 THB (280 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) | 8,000 THB (224 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 3,000 THB (84 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 10,000 KES (69 USD) | 15,000 THB (420 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 10,000 THB (280 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 4.21 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 10,000 KES (69 USD) | 12,000 THB (336 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) | 20,000 THB (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 30,000 KES (207 USD) | 25,000 THB (700 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 50,000 KES (345 USD) | 40,000 THB (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 40,000 KES (276 USD) | 80,000 THB (2,240 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 100,000 KES (690 USD) | 150,000 THB (4,200 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) | 8,000 THB (224 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 4,000 THB (112 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 5.29 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 700 THB (19.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 300 KES (2.07 USD) | 150 THB (4.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 500 THB (14 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 800 KES (5.52 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 600 KES (4.14 USD) | 400 THB (11.20 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 300 THB (8.40 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 8,000 KES (55.20 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 2.32 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 3,000 THB (84 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 500 KES (3.45 USD) | 200 THB (5.60 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, instead of Thailand, you would have to pay 3.78 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 70,000 KES (483 USD) | 30,000 THB (840 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 50,000 KES (345 USD) | 20,000 THB (560 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 500 KES per hour (3.45 USD) | 333.33 THB per hour (9.33 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 10,000 KES (69 USD) | 5,000 THB (140 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 16 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 55 | 50 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 60,000 KES (414 USD) | 25,000 THB (700 USD) |
If you lived in Kenya, you would earn 1.71 times less salary as compared to Thailand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kenya ![]() | ![]() Thailand ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) | 2,000 THB (56 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) | 1,500 THB (42 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) | 1,000 THB (28 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) | 800 THB (22.40 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.39 times less in Kenya, as compared to Thailand.
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