Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Wad Madani, Sudan
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Currency:
| Food | + 1470% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 1470% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (2,622 Pound) | 35 Pound | + 7392% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (2,168 Pound) | 65 Pound | + 3236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (1,380 Pound) | 30 Pound | + 4500% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (342 Pound) | 12 Pound | + 2747% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (697 Pound) | 18 Pound | + 3774% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (336 Pound) | 12 Pound | + 2701% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (3,120 Pound) | 30 Pound | + 10300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (883 Pound) | 35 Pound | + 2424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (378 Pound) | 25 Pound | + 1410% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 (716 Pound) | 5.00 Pound | + 14230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (5,516 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (587 Pound) | 12 Pound | + 4794% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 (220 Pound) | 4.00 Pound | + 5396% | |
| Housing | + 1171% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 1171% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (577,457 Pound) | 3,000 Pound | + 19149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (255,672 Pound) | 1,500 Pound | + 16945% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (30,217 Pound) | 900 Pound | + 3257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (271,351 Pound) | 1,500 Pound | + 17990% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (175,536 Pound) | 1,200 Pound | + 14528% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (13,126 Pound) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (15,151 Pound) | 200 Pound | + 7476% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (152,877 Pound) | 5,000 Pound | + 2958% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (41,862 Pound) | 4,000 Pound | + 947% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (2,341 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (1,637 Pound) | 8 Pound | + 20366% | |
| Clothes | + 2173% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 2173% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (11,752 Pound) | 120 Pound | + 9693% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (11,178 Pound) | 750 Pound | + 1390% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 (24,399 Pound) | 350 Pound | + 6871% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (24,361 Pound) | 135 Pound | + 17945% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 92% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (6,250,033 Pound) | 200,000 Pound | + 3025% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (390 Pound) | 8 Pound | + 4777% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (15,523 Pound) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (3,360 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 237% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (1,367 Pound) | 5.00 Pound | + 27230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (4,708 Pound) | 25 Pound | + 18732% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (10,301 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 10201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (1,295 Pound) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (1,261 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (1,755 Pound) | 35 Pound | + 4915% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (481 Pound) | 40 Pound | + 1103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (495 Pound) | 7 Pound | + 6968% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (4,101 Pound) | 20 Pound | + 20407% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 177% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (7,770 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 7670% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (4,718 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (9,916 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (15,601 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (2,520 Pound) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (1,117 Pound) | 15 Pound | + 7350% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (865 Pound) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (217,541 Pound) | 3,000 Pound | + 7151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (13 Pound) | 0.20 Pound | + 6398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (18,882 Pound) | 80 Pound | + 23503% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (1,008 Pound) | 20 Pound | + 4938% | |
| TOTAL | + 357% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 197 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 41,557 Pound (Shilling11,689) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,100 Pound in Wad Madani.
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