Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (21 lei) | 24 lei | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (25 lei) | 18 lei | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (3.97 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling227 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (3.87 lei) | 5.08 lei | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (9 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (3.63 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling235 (8 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,579 (52 lei) | 25 lei | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (6 lei) | 6 lei | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (1.92 lei) | 2.09 lei | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 95% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,827 (4,350 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (1,867 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,180 (305 lei) | 509 lei | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling65,274 (2,170 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (778 lei) | 820 lei | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (185 lei) | 292 lei | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (195 lei) | 28 lei | + 595% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (1,445 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (333 lei) | 322 lei | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (33 lei) | 24 lei | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,119 (37 lei) | 13 lei | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (70 lei) | 108 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (92 lei) | 154 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (188 lei) | 241 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (192 lei) | 306 lei | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 35% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (82,032 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (5.34 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (136 lei) | 81 lei | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,236 (41 lei) | 20 lei | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (9 lei) | 28 lei | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (44 lei) | 29 lei | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,302 (110 lei) | 99 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling116 (3.85 lei) | 5.30 lei | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (5.22 lei) | 9 lei | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,093 (36 lei) | 19 lei | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 16% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (131 lei) | 57 lei | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (53 lei) | 39 lei | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (85 lei) | 93 lei | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,162 (138 lei) | 80 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,158 (38 lei) | 15 lei | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (9 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (1,511 lei) | 1,600 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (0.14 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,760 (191 lei) | 132 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (10 lei) | 18 lei | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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