Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (RM27) | RM23 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (RM23) | RM14 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (RM14) | RM10 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (RM3.57) | RM5.25 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (RM7) | RM7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (RM3.51) | RM4.00 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (RM33) | RM11 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (RM9) | RM20 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (RM3.95) | RM6.00 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (RM8) | RM7 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (RM58) | RM50 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 (RM6) | RM3.50 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (RM2.38) | RM2.50 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (RM6,037) | RM3,000 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (RM2,673) | RM2,400 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (RM316) | RM303 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (RM2,837) | RM650 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (RM1,835) | RM600 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (RM137) | RM500 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (RM158) | RM127 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (RM1,598) | RM2,350 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (RM438) | RM2,000 | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (RM24) | RM24 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 55% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (RM123) | RM250 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (RM117) | RM300 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (RM287) | RM400 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (RM255) | RM400 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (RM65,346) | RM180,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (RM3.88) | RM2.30 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (RM162) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (RM108) | RM45 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (RM14) | RM20 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (RM13) | RM11 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (RM18) | RM8 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (RM5.03) | RM7 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (RM5.17) | RM6.00 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (RM43) | RM10 | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (RM81) | RM30 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (RM49) | RM21 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (RM104) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (RM163) | RM200 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (RM12) | RM10 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (RM2,274) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (RM0.14) | RM0.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (RM197) | RM198 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (RM11) | RM10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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