Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wels (Austria)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Wels | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling538 (€4.65) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (€5.17) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling419 (€3.62) | €6.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling111 (€0.96) | €1.08 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling219 (€1.89) | €2.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (€0.86) | €1.50 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling832 (€7) | €3.00 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (€2.39) | €2.00 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (€0.79) | €1.00 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (€1.68) | €1.00 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (€9) | €5.50 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling183 (€1.58) | €1.33 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (€0.43) | €1.25 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wels (Austria) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Wels | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (€1,075) | €814 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling57,281 (€494) | €750 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,462 (€82) | €517 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (€444) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (€201) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,245 (€45) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (€47) | €20 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,715 (€369) | €399 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,838 (€94) | €150 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling937 (€8) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling423 (€3.65) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 90% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Wels | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,505 (€39) | €19 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,898 (€34) | €10 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,720 (€49) | €50 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (€48) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Wels | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,194,730 (€18,942) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling145 (€1.25) | €1.25 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (€32) | €10 | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,238 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Wels | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (€2.38) | €15 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (€25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (€3.03) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (€3.16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (€4.26) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (€1.21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (€1.35) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (€7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Wels | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,038 (€18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,365 (€12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (€22) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (€30) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling800 (€7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (€2.38) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (€2.06) | €3.50 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (€392) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.62 (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,062 (€44) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling293 (€2.53) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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