Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 24% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Nairobi | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (2,765 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (4,870 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling422 (1,874 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling123 (545 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling266 (1,180 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling97 (431 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling683 (3,032 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling273 (1,214 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling120 (532 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (1,046 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (6,795 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (830 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (262 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 24% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Nairobi | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (606,088 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (269,987 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling10,197 (45,270 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (234,158 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (112,252 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,424 (24,081 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (24,305 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,282 (165,511 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,364 (46,010 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,031 (4,579 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling554 (2,459 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Nairobi | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (9,872 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (13,597 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (27,394 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (27,925 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Nairobi | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (10,511,641 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (871 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (19,212 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,493 (6,629 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Nairobi | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling448 (1,987 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,272 (5,648 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,708 (12,024 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling298 (1,321 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling328 (1,454 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling647 (2,870 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling154 (686 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling132 (588 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling801 (3,556 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Nairobi | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,381 (6,129 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (6,930 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,063 (13,599 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (19,039 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling767 (3,404 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (1,355 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling246 (1,090 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling54,475 (241,837 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.70 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (26,261 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling339 (1,505 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 193 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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