Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Warangal, India
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 82% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (₨513) | ₨396 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (₨424) | ₨164 | + 158% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (₨270) | ₨113 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (₨67) | ₨46 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (₨136) | ₨50 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (₨66) | ₨36 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (₨610) | ₨192 | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (₨173) | ₨105 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (₨74) | ₨27 | + 172% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 (₨140) | ₨91 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (₨1,079) | ₨425 | + 154% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (₨115) | ₨72 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling68 (₨47) | ₨33 | + 43% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 93% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (₨112,918) | ₨19,291 | + 485% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (₨49,995) | ₨13,332 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (₨5,909) | ₨3,273 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (₨53,061) | ₨11,347 | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (₨34,325) | ₨45,629 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (₨2,567) | ₨2,808 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (₨2,963) | ₨890 | + 233% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (₨29,894) | ₨31,898 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (₨8,186) | ₨8,876 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (₨458) | ₨467 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (₨320) | ₨2,000 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 49% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (₨2,298) | ₨1,868 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (₨2,186) | ₨1,465 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 (₨4,771) | ₨2,830 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (₨4,764) | ₨2,548 | + 87% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 109% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (₨1,222,149) | ₨747,297 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (₨76) | ₨69 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (₨3,035) | ₨643 | + 372% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (₨657) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 67% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (₨267) | ₨67 | + 301% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (₨921) | ₨100 | + 821% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (₨2,014) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (₨253) | ₨60 | + 322% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (₨247) | ₨84 | + 194% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (₨343) | ₨174 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (₨94) | ₨183 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (₨97) | ₨44 | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (₨802) | ₨114 | + 606% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 21% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (₨1,519) | ₨1,313 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (₨923) | ₨268 | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (₨1,939) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (₨3,051) | ₨1,627 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (₨493) | ₨1,060 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (₨219) | ₨165 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (₨169) | ₨118 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (₨42,539) | ₨50,000 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (₨2.54) | ₨8 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (₨3,692) | ₨823 | + 348% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (₨197) | ₨190 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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