Everyday prices
Typical prices in Kenyan shilling (KES), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 13 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 500 KES |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 4,000 KES |
| Cappuccino | 320 KES |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 300 KES |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 67 KES |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 100 KES |
| Taxi, starting fare | 200 KES |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 193 KES |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 415 KES |
| Average net monthly salary | 45,600 KES |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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