Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tampico, Mexico
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 12% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 182 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 107 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 72 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 38 | + 334% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 159 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 111% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (Mex$ 30,867) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 346% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (Mex$ 13,667) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Mex$ 1,615) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (Mex$ 14,505) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Mex$ 9,383) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 372 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (Mex$ 8,172) | Mex$ 7,827 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (Mex$ 2,238) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 64 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 46 | + 89% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 682 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 716 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (Mex$ 1,465) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (Mex$ 1,302) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 47% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (Mex$ 334,090) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 498 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 226 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 57% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 52 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 106 | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 512 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 79 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 32 | + 113% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 47 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 109 | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 43% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 278 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 131 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 547 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 576 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 81 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 45 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (Mex$ 11,628) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (Mex$ 0.69) | Mex$ 2.04 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 452 | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 51 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 49% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 29,777 (Shilling156,680) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Tampico.
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