Kenya vs United States
United States is about 67% pricier than Kenya overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 32.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 55 of 100).
Metric Kenya United States
Price level (US=100) 32.6 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $6,644 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $6,540 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 4.5% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Kenya United States
Housing & utilities 39 215
Food 93 117
Transport 76 116
Restaurants & hotels 43 142
Health 48 208
Communication 68 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Kenya United States
Quality-of-life score 55/100 91/100
Life expectancy 64 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.9 5.8
Internet users 35% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Kenya more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 67% pricier than Kenya overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Kenya would cost roughly $306,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Kenya or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 55 out of 100.
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