VanBasket Kenya

Food Prices in Kenya — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-22%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

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$1.11

-37% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

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$1.88

-45% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

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$4.84

-18% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

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$1.81

-20% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$34.80

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Kenya is below the world average by 22%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Kenya

Kenya

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Mongolia 78 -22%

Brazil 78 -22%

Armenia 78 -22%

Kazakhstan 76 -24%

Namibia 80 -20%

More countries in Africa

Tanzania 70 -30%

South Africa 72 -28%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Namibia 80 -20%

Ghana 82 -18%

Senegal 85 -15%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Kenya?

No, food in Kenya is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 78 (world average = 100), meaning food is 22% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Kenya per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Kenya you can expect to spend around $234. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 78 (world = 100).

How does Kenya compare to similar countries?

Kenya has a VanBasket Index of 78. Similar or nearby countries: Mongolia, Brazil, Armenia.

How often is the food price data for Kenya updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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