Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 51% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (R 100) | R 53 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (R 83) | R 45 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (R 53) | R 31 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (R 13) | R 11 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (R 27) | R 26 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (R 13) | R 18 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (R 119) | R 43 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (R 34) | R 22 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (R 14) | R 16 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 (R 27) | R 19 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (R 211) | R 74 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (R 22) | R 18 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 (R 8) | R 7 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 28% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (R 22,084) | R 7,292 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (R 9,778) | R 5,656 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (R 1,156) | R 2,024 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (R 10,377) | R 8,000 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (R 6,713) | R 6,000 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (R 502) | R 1,527 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (R 579) | R 658 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (R 5,846) | R 5,080 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (R 1,601) | R 1,236 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (R 90) | R 87 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (R 63) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (R 449) | R 858 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (R 427) | R 470 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 (R 933) | R 836 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (R 932) | R 1,000 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (R 239,018) | R 369,348 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (R 15) | R 15 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (R 594) | R 586 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (R 128) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (R 52) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (R 180) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (R 394) | R 400 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (R 50) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (R 48) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (R 67) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (R 18) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (R 19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (R 157) | R 120 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (R 297) | R 225 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (R 180) | R 147 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (R 379) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (R 597) | R 400 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (R 96) | R 39 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (R 43) | R 18 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (R 33) | R 15 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (R 8,319) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (R 0.50) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (R 722) | R 300 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (R 39) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R 26,624 (Shilling195,814) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 23,000 in Welkom.
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