Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 43% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (188 NT$) | 194 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (155 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (99 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (24 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (50 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (24 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (223 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (63 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (27 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (52 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (395 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 (42 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (41,332 NT$) | 44,886 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (18,300 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (2,163 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (19,422 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (12,564 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (940 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (1,084 NT$) | 735 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (10,942 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (2,996 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (168 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (117 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (841 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (800 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (1,962 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (1,744 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 28% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (447,347 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (27 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (1,111 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (240 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (98 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (337 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (737 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (93 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (90 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (126 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (34 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (35 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (294 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 46% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (556 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (338 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (710 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (1,117 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (180 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (80 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (62 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (15,571 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (0.93 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (1,352 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (72 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 504 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 143,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 94,195 NT$ (Shilling370,153) in Nairobi.
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