Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 56% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 65% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling538 ($4.46) | $17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 ($4.96) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 ($3.47) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling111 ($0.92) | $1.38 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling219 ($1.81) | $4.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 ($0.83) | $6 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling832 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 ($2.29) | $3.71 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 ($0.76) | $1.97 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 ($1.61) | $3.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling183 ($1.52) | $2.10 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 ($0.42) | $3.23 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 68% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 ($1,032) | $2,831 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling57,281 ($474) | $2,450 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,462 ($78) | $140 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 ($426) | $2,396 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 ($193) | $2,024 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,245 ($43) | $127 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 ($45) | $54 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,715 ($354) | $351 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,838 ($90) | $167 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling937 ($8) | $13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling423 ($3.50) | $30 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 48% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,505 ($37) | $56 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,898 ($32) | $61 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,720 ($47) | $101 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 ($46) | $130 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 13% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,194,730 ($18,176) | $20,174 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling145 ($1.20) | $1.02 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 ($30) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,238 ($10) | $26 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 ($2.28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 ($11) | $20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 ($24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 ($2.91) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 ($3.03) | $4.76 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 ($4.08) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 ($1.16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 ($1.30) | $2.90 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 ($7) | $29 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,038 ($17) | $50 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,365 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 ($21) | $164 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 ($29) | $125 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling800 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 ($2.29) | $4.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 ($1.98) | $6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 ($376) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.62 ($0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 ($42) | $73 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling293 ($2.43) | $9 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 297 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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