Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tarragona, Spain
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (€5.56) | €13 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (€4.60) | €7 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (€2.93) | €3.45 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (€0.72) | €0.81 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (€1.48) | €2.45 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (€0.71) | €1.86 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (€1.87) | €1.79 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (€0.80) | €1.09 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (€1.55) | €0.77 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (€12) | €6 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (€1.27) | €1.63 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (€0.48) | €0.94 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (€1,224) | €872 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (€542) | €569 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€64) | €150 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (€575) | €576 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€372) | €395 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (€28) | €100 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€32) | €34 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (€324) | €417 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (€89) | €143 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (€4.96) | €6 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (€3.47) | €12 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (€25) | €71 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (€24) | €28 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (€58) | €81 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (€52) | €96 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (€13,248) | €23,376 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (€0.79) | €1.25 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (€2.90) | €4.43 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (€10) | €4.87 | + 105% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (€22) | €60 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (€2.75) | €4.29 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (€2.67) | €2.27 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (€3.72) | €2.86 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (€1.02) | €1.29 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (€1.05) | €1.76 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (€16) | €29 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (€21) | €50 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (€33) | €47 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (€5.34) | €8 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (€2.37) | €1.97 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (€1.83) | €5.01 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (€461) | €421 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (€0.03) | €0.18 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (€40) | €46 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (€2.08) | €4.92 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Tarragona you would need to make just about €1,807 (Shilling239,791) in Nairobi.
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