Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 79% more expensive than in Warangal (India)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 72% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Warangal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling538 (₨366) | ₨311 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (₨407) | ₨149 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (₨285) | ₨120 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling111 (₨76) | ₨50 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling219 (₨149) | ₨52 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (₨68) | ₨44 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling832 (₨566) | ₨192 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (₨188) | ₨110 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (₨62) | ₨24 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (₨132) | ₨95 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (₨697) | ₨438 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling183 (₨125) | ₨81 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (₨34) | ₨33 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 80% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Warangal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (₨84,702) | ₨18,985 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling57,281 (₨38,939) | ₨13,296 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,462 (₨6,433) | ₨3,273 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (₨35,003) | ₨11,347 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (₨15,811) | ₨45,629 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,245 (₨3,566) | ₨2,808 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (₨3,666) | ₨890 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,715 (₨29,037) | ₨31,898 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,838 (₨7,368) | ₨8,876 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling937 (₨637) | ₨467 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling423 (₨287) | ₨2,000 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 73% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warangal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,505 (₨3,062) | ₨1,868 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,898 (₨2,650) | ₨1,465 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,720 (₨3,889) | ₨2,293 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (₨3,749) | ₨2,402 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 127% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warangal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,194,730 (₨1,491,963) | ₨747,297 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling145 (₨98) | ₨68 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (₨2,489) | ₨553 | + 350% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,238 (₨841) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 68% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warangal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (₨187) | ₨63 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (₨900) | ₨100 | + 800% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (₨1,969) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (₨239) | ₨60 | + 298% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (₨249) | ₨79 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (₨335) | ₨156 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (₨95) | ₨188 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (₨107) | ₨45 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (₨538) | ₨150 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 33% more expensive than in Warangal (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Warangal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,038 (₨1,386) | ₨857 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,213 (₨825) | ₨193 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (₨1,740) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (₨2,361) | ₨1,310 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling800 (₨544) | ₨390 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (₨188) | ₨127 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (₨162) | ₨118 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (₨30,898) | ₨50,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.62 (₨2.46) | ₨3.37 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 (₨3,441) | ₨676 | + 409% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling293 (₨199) | ₨190 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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