Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (2,811 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (2,325 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (1,480 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (366 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (748 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (360 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (3,345 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 457% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (947 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (405 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (784 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (5,913 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (645 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (244 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 288% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 288% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (619,103 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (274,111 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (32,396 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (290,921 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (188,196 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (14,073 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (16,244 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 441% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (163,903 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 310% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (44,881 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (2,510 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (1,755 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (12,599 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (11,984 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (29,386 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (26,118 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 172% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (6,700,781 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 570% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (398 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (16,643 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 177% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (3,602 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 106% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (1,465 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (5,048 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (11,044 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (1,388 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 334% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (1,352 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 218% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (1,882 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (516 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (530 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (4,397 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 779% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (8,331 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (5,058 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (10,631 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (16,726 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (2,701 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (1,198 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (927 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (233,230 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (14 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (20,244 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (1,055 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 90% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 596,206 KZT (Shilling156,412) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 314,000 KZT in Taraz.
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