Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (188 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (155 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (99 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (24 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (50 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (24 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (223 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (63 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (27 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (52 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (395 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 (42 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (16 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 57% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 55% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (41,332 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (18,300 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (2,163 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (19,422 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (12,564 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (940 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (1,084 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 105% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (10,942 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (2,996 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (168 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (117 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (841 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (800 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (1,962 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (1,744 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (447,347 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (1,111 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (240 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 43% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (98 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (337 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (737 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (93 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (90 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (126 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (34 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (35 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (294 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 8% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (556 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (338 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (710 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (1,117 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (180 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (80 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (62 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (15,571 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (0.93 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (1,352 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (72 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 54,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 51,666 NT$ (Shilling203,031) in Nairobi.
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