Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Eugene, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 42% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 ($5.67) | $9 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 ($3.61) | $2.76 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 ($0.89) | $0.85 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 ($1.82) | $2.46 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 ($0.88) | $4.11 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 ($8) | $7 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 ($2.31) | $3.06 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 ($0.99) | $1.10 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 ($1.87) | $4.42 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 ($14) | $13 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 ($1.54) | $2.06 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 ($0.57) | $1.46 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 ($1,510) | $1,781 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 ($669) | $1,355 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 ($79) | $159 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 ($710) | $1,082 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 ($459) | $684 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 ($34) | $124 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 ($40) | $50 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 ($400) | $216 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 ($109) | $114 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 ($6) | $24 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 ($4.28) | $24 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 40% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 ($31) | $56 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 ($64) | $93 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 ($64) | $149 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 ($16,343) | $20,089 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 ($1.02) | $0.78 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 ($41) | $48 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 ($9) | $36 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 52% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 ($3.57) | $9 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 ($12) | $12 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 ($27) | $152 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 ($3.39) | $5.35 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 ($3.30) | $3.34 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 ($4.59) | $6 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 ($1.26) | $3.14 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 ($1.29) | $2.13 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 ($11) | $20 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 ($20) | $47 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 ($12) | $18 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 ($26) | $196 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 ($41) | $70 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 ($7) | $9 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 ($2.92) | $5.06 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 ($2.26) | $5.24 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 ($569) | $430 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 ($0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 ($49) | $52 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 ($2.63) | $8 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,800 in Eugene, Oregon you would need to make just about $3,109 (Shilling334,383) in Nairobi.
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