Most everyday grocery staples don't need a big budget - here's what's currently tracked at or under KSh 500 per item:
- Broadways White Sliced Bread, 400g - KSh 68
- Jandee Eggs, 6 Pack - KSh 140
- Pembe Atta Mark Flour, 2kg - KSh 165
- Exe Chapati Fortified Wheat Flour, 2kg - KSh 170
- Sunlight Regular Laundry Bar Soap, 900g - KSh 299
- Isinya Eggs, 15 Pieces - KSh 330
Eggs are a good example of why per-unit price matters more than pack price: the 6-pack works out to about KSh 23.30 an egg, while the 15-piece pack is about KSh 22 an egg - close, but the bigger pack still edges it if you'll use them before they spoil.
Flour is where brand loyalty costs you least
Both flour options here sit within KSh 5 of each other for the same 2kg size - this is one category where switching brands to chase price barely moves the needle, so buy whichever is actually in stock nearest you.