Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (284 MT) | 753 MT | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (343 MT) | 358 MT | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (173 MT) | 232 MT | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (54 MT) | 82 MT | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling227 (103 MT) | 121 MT | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (53 MT) | 76 MT | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (321 MT) | 397 MT | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (125 MT) | 110 MT | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (50 MT) | 43 MT | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling235 (107 MT) | 60 MT | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,579 (719 MT) | 659 MT | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (85 MT) | 83 MT | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (26 MT) | 24 MT | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 46% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,827 (59,553 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (25,557 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,180 (4,179 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling65,274 (29,713 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (10,652 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (2,527 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (2,673 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (19,777 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (4,558 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (449 MT) | 346 MT | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,119 (510 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (954 MT) | 2,941 MT | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (1,256 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (2,577 MT) | 4,818 MT | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (2,628 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 42% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (1,123,089 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (73 MT) | 74 MT | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (1,866 MT) | 885 MT | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,236 (562 MT) | 921 MT | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (126 MT) | 271 MT | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (603 MT) | 523 MT | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,302 (1,503 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (160 MT) | 267 MT | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (167 MT) | 170 MT | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (225 MT) | 268 MT | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling116 (53 MT) | 114 MT | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (71 MT) | 92 MT | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,093 (497 MT) | 487 MT | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (1,789 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (722 MT) | 600 MT | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (1,165 MT) | 1,400 MT | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,162 (1,895 MT) | 2,416 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,158 (527 MT) | 304 MT | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (134 MT) | 114 MT | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (118 MT) | 94 MT | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (20,690 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (1.86 MT) | 4.58 MT | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,760 (2,622 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (139 MT) | 116 MT | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 182 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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