Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (49 kr) | 110 kr | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (59 kr) | 80 kr | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (30 kr) | 58 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling227 (18 kr) | 37 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (9 kr) | 30 kr | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (56 kr) | 48 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (22 kr) | 29 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling235 (19 kr) | 18 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,579 (125 kr) | 122 kr | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (4.57 kr) | 22 kr | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,827 (10,324 kr) | 14,755 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (4,431 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,180 (724 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling54,933 (4,335 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (1,847 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (438 kr) | 410 kr | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (463 kr) | 271 kr | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (3,429 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (790 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (78 kr) | 67 kr | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,119 (88 kr) | 203 kr | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 61% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (165 kr) | 993 kr | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (218 kr) | 419 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (447 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (456 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (194,704 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (324 kr) | 573 kr | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,237 (98 kr) | 307 kr | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (22 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (105 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,302 (261 kr) | 261 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (28 kr) | 41 kr | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (29 kr) | 31 kr | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling116 (9 kr) | 28 kr | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (12 kr) | 21 kr | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,093 (86 kr) | 274 kr | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (310 kr) | 415 kr | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (125 kr) | 267 kr | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (202 kr) | 819 kr | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,162 (328 kr) | 847 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,158 (91 kr) | 138 kr | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (23 kr) | 40 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (21 kr) | 70 kr | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (3,587 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (0.32 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,760 (455 kr) | 286 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (24 kr) | 67 kr | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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