Food Prices in Kenya — November 2026
Updated: 1 November 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 L1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$1.11-37% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcs1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$1.88-45% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kg1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$4.84-18% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kg1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$1.81-20% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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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.
How food prices are changing
Food overall: +8.6% over the year, as of June 2026
Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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Kenya
If you spend 100 at home:
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.
Updated: 31.10.2026
Super Petrol
$1.75 /L
KES226.95 · €1.56/L
119 of 175
pricier than 67% of countries
Diesel
$1.75 /L
KES227.75 · €1.57/L
101 of 174
pricier than 57% of countries
Kerosene
$1.69 /L
KES219.87 · €1.51/L
33 of 45
pricier than 71% of countries
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