Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tabriz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (﷼ 284,298) | ﷼ 282,400 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (﷼ 235,093) | ﷼ 205,644 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (﷼ 149,624) | ﷼ 89,623 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (﷼ 37,047) | ﷼ 38,786 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (﷼ 75,606) | ﷼ 106,829 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (﷼ 36,443) | ﷼ 79,228 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (﷼ 338,265) | ﷼ 180,435 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (﷼ 95,788) | ﷼ 59,759 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (﷼ 40,930) | ﷼ 27,963 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (﷼ 79,334) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (﷼ 598,000) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (﷼ 65,207) | ﷼ 43,216 | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (﷼ 24,666) | ﷼ 20,638 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% more expensive than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (﷼ 62,607,818) | ﷼ 34,440,900 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (﷼ 27,719,915) | ﷼ 26,243,600 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (﷼ 3,276,118) | ﷼ 6,159,780 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (﷼ 29,419,842) | ﷼ 25,387,000 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (﷼ 19,031,591) | ﷼ 16,474,700 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (﷼ 1,423,132) | ﷼ 4,190,120 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (﷼ 1,642,685) | ﷼ 557,707 | + 195% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (﷼ 16,574,946) | ﷼ 38,981,600 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (﷼ 4,538,690) | ﷼ 7,678,850 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (﷼ 253,829) | ﷼ 243,119 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (﷼ 177,512) | ﷼ 457,213 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 31% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (﷼ 1,274,113) | ﷼ 2,053,070 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (﷼ 1,211,863) | ﷼ 1,764,450 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (﷼ 2,971,712) | ﷼ 4,017,650 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (﷼ 2,641,224) | ﷼ 3,450,110 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 48% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (﷼ 677,627,223) | ﷼ 1,750,480,000 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (﷼ 40,199) | ﷼ 11,386 | + 253% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (﷼ 1,683,009) | ﷼ 3,779,910 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (﷼ 364,293) | ﷼ 255,989 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 12% more expensive than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (﷼ 148,157) | ﷼ 154,685 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (﷼ 510,441) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 155% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (﷼ 1,116,848) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (﷼ 140,411) | ﷼ 165,035 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (﷼ 136,719) | ﷼ 162,104 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (﷼ 190,285) | ﷼ 121,193 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (﷼ 52,165) | ﷼ 53,815 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (﷼ 53,640) | ﷼ 75,654 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (﷼ 444,668) | ﷼ 253,431 | + 75% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (﷼ 842,443) | ﷼ 529,699 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (﷼ 511,532) | ﷼ 263,609 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (﷼ 1,075,117) | ﷼ 3,327,540 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (﷼ 1,691,462) | ﷼ 1,372,110 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (﷼ 273,174) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (﷼ 121,157) | ﷼ 106,722 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (﷼ 93,735) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (﷼ 23,585,738) | ﷼ 40,870,900 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (﷼ 1,409) | ﷼ 10,000 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (﷼ 2,047,213) | ﷼ 1,480,750 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (﷼ 106,639) | ﷼ 146,002 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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