Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tehran, Iran

Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 45% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (﷼ 287,669) | ﷼ 605,189 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (﷼ 237,881) | ﷼ 635,520 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (﷼ 151,398) | ﷼ 194,956 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (﷼ 37,486) | ﷼ 80,568 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (﷼ 76,502) | ﷼ 201,143 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (﷼ 36,876) | ﷼ 93,348 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (﷼ 342,276) | ﷼ 303,948 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (﷼ 96,924) | ﷼ 123,348 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (﷼ 41,415) | ﷼ 74,765 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 (﷼ 78,603) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (﷼ 605,091) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (﷼ 64,424) | ﷼ 89,615 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 (﷼ 24,119) | ﷼ 39,273 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 55% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (﷼ 63,350,181) | ﷼ 135,513,000 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (﷼ 28,048,600) | ﷼ 75,892,400 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (﷼ 3,314,964) | ﷼ 3,760,230 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (﷼ 29,768,684) | ﷼ 89,347,400 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (﷼ 19,257,255) | ﷼ 64,778,100 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (﷼ 1,440,007) | ﷼ 6,131,210 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (﷼ 1,662,163) | ﷼ 651,635 | + 155% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (﷼ 16,771,480) | ﷼ 78,418,500 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (﷼ 4,592,507) | ﷼ 38,117,200 | - 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (﷼ 256,839) | ﷼ 410,106 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (﷼ 179,617) | ﷼ 649,031 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 76% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 76% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (﷼ 1,289,220) | ﷼ 4,287,470 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (﷼ 1,226,233) | ﷼ 5,157,510 | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 (﷼ 2,676,708) | ﷼ 17,741,500 | - 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (﷼ 2,672,542) | ﷼ 7,423,220 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 62% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (﷼ 685,662,081) | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (﷼ 42,807) | ﷼ 30,859 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (﷼ 1,702,965) | ﷼ 1,625,960 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (﷼ 368,613) | ﷼ 951,300 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (﷼ 149,914) | ﷼ 86,075 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (﷼ 516,493) | ﷼ 328,377 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (﷼ 1,130,091) | ﷼ 2,215,270 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (﷼ 142,076) | ﷼ 177,118 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (﷼ 138,340) | ﷼ 286,899 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (﷼ 192,541) | ﷼ 336,369 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (﷼ 52,784) | ﷼ 188,276 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (﷼ 54,276) | ﷼ 176,802 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (﷼ 449,940) | ﷼ 677,784 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 58% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (﷼ 852,432) | ﷼ 1,587,510 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (﷼ 517,597) | ﷼ 410,481 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (﷼ 1,087,865) | ﷼ 2,695,040 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (﷼ 1,711,519) | ﷼ 3,248,240 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (﷼ 276,413) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (﷼ 122,594) | ﷼ 266,096 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (﷼ 94,846) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (﷼ 23,865,403) | ﷼ 95,318,400 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (﷼ 1,426) | ﷼ 9,092 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (﷼ 2,071,488) | ﷼ 3,302,930 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (﷼ 110,546) | ﷼ 403,861 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 58% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 420,000,000 in Tehran you would need to make just about ﷼ 178,480,739 (Shilling457,594) in Nairobi.
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