Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tangerang, Indonesia
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (Rp 96,687) | Rp 44,112 | + 119% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (Rp 79,953) | Rp 48,526 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (Rp 50,886) | Rp 33,698 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (Rp 12,599) | Rp 19,450 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (Rp 25,713) | Rp 30,214 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (Rp 12,394) | Rp 18,914 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (Rp 115,040) | Rp 78,252 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (Rp 32,577) | Rp 46,943 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (Rp 13,920) | Rp 19,878 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (Rp 26,981) | Rp 39,003 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (Rp 203,374) | Rp 368,013 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 (Rp 21,743) | Rp 15,238 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (Rp 8,389) | Rp 13,899 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (Rp 21,292,265) | Rp 12,560,300 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (Rp 9,427,254) | Rp 8,631,350 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Rp 1,114,174) | Rp 1,622,390 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (Rp 10,005,381) | Rp 6,400,260 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Rp 6,472,445) | Rp 3,534,780 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (Rp 483,992) | Rp 1,078,720 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Rp 558,660) | Rp 449,208 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (Rp 5,636,966) | Rp 4,361,840 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (Rp 1,543,561) | Rp 3,002,950 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (Rp 86,325) | Rp 42,099 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (Rp 60,370) | Rp 70,000 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (Rp 433,312) | Rp 703,793 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (Rp 412,142) | Rp 486,858 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (Rp 1,010,648) | Rp 903,764 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (Rp 898,253) | Rp 920,827 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (Rp 230,453,939) | Rp 407,577,000 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (Rp 13,671) | Rp 7,850 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (Rp 572,374) | Rp 610,619 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (Rp 123,892) | Rp 43,948 | + 182% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (Rp 50,387) | Rp 32,701 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (Rp 173,596) | Rp 48,814 | + 256% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (Rp 379,828) | Rp 155,567 | + 144% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (Rp 47,752) | Rp 121,671 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (Rp 46,497) | Rp 28,648 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (Rp 64,714) | Rp 41,689 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (Rp 17,741) | Rp 21,282 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (Rp 18,242) | Rp 11,394 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (Rp 151,227) | Rp 98,271 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (Rp 286,506) | Rp 159,599 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (Rp 173,967) | Rp 86,453 | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (Rp 365,636) | Rp 590,688 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (Rp 575,249) | Rp 385,987 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (Rp 92,904) | Rp 74,384 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (Rp 41,204) | Rp 41,724 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (Rp 31,878) | Rp 78,619 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (Rp 8,021,263) | Rp 6,834,830 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (Rp 479) | Rp 2,014 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (Rp 696,236) | Rp 441,758 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (Rp 37,155) | Rp 20,107 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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