Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling538 (22 zł) | 32 zł | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (25 zł) | 22 zł | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling111 (4.59 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling219 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (4.13 zł) | 11 zł | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling832 (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (11 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (3.77 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (8 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (42 zł) | 28 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling183 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (2.07 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (5,134 zł) | 6,018 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling57,281 (2,360 zł) | 4,601 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,462 (390 zł) | 582 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (2,122 zł) | 3,694 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (958 zł) | 2,820 zł | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,245 (216 zł) | 410 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (222 zł) | 44 zł | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,715 (1,760 zł) | 1,651 zł | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,838 (447 zł) | 469 zł | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling937 (39 zł) | 38 zł | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling423 (17 zł) | 31 zł | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,505 (186 zł) | 343 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,898 (161 zł) | 151 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,720 (236 zł) | 300 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (227 zł) | 473 zł | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,194,730 (90,441 zł) | 83,863 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling145 (5.96 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (151 zł) | 111 zł | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,238 (51 zł) | 44 zł | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (55 zł) | 34 zł | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (119 zł) | 138 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (5.79 zł) | 4.61 zł | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (33 zł) | 68 zł | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,038 (84 zł) | 97 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,213 (50 zł) | 54 zł | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (105 zł) | 194 zł | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (143 zł) | 122 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling800 (33 zł) | 31 zł | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (1,873 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.62 (0.15 zł) | 0.31 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 (209 zł) | 124 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling293 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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