Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 18% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 50% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Welkom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling538 (R 81) | R 53 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (R 90) | R 45 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (R 63) | R 31 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling111 (R 17) | R 11 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling219 (R 33) | R 26 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (R 15) | R 18 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling832 (R 124) | R 43 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (R 41) | R 22 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (R 14) | R 16 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (R 29) | R 19 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (R 153) | R 74 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling183 (R 27) | R 18 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (R 8) | R 8 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 24% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Welkom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (R 18,632) | R 7,292 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling57,281 (R 8,566) | R 5,656 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,462 (R 1,415) | R 2,024 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (R 7,700) | R 8,000 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (R 3,478) | R 6,000 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,245 (R 784) | R 1,527 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (R 806) | R 658 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,715 (R 6,387) | R 5,080 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,838 (R 1,621) | R 1,236 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling937 (R 140) | R 87 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling423 (R 63) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Welkom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,505 (R 674) | R 858 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,898 (R 583) | R 470 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,720 (R 855) | R 836 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (R 825) | R 1,000 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Welkom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,194,730 (R 328,195) | R 369,348 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling145 (R 22) | R 15 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (R 548) | R 586 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,238 (R 185) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Welkom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (R 41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (R 198) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,931 (R 438) | R 400 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (R 53) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (R 55) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (R 74) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (R 21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (R 23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (R 118) | R 120 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Welkom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,038 (R 305) | R 225 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,365 (R 204) | R 147 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (R 383) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (R 519) | R 400 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling800 (R 120) | R 39 | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (R 41) | R 18 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (R 36) | R 15 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (R 6,797) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.62 (R 0.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 (R 757) | R 300 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling293 (R 44) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2022.
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