Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 51% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling522 (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling659 (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling354 (NZ$4.54) | NZ$6 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (NZ$1.27) | NZ$1.92 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling192 (NZ$2.46) | NZ$6 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (NZ$1.30) | NZ$4.83 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling577 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (NZ$3.21) | NZ$3.93 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling93 (NZ$1.20) | NZ$3.71 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (NZ$2.59) | NZ$4.19 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,074 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling163 (NZ$2.08) | NZ$3.00 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling47 (NZ$0.60) | NZ$2.80 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 39% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling115,628 (NZ$1,479) | NZ$1,742 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,166 (NZ$770) | NZ$1,441 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (NZ$109) | NZ$248 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling56,349 (NZ$721) | NZ$1,281 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,281 (NZ$298) | NZ$1,046 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (NZ$47) | NZ$222 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,444 (NZ$57) | NZ$68 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,752 (NZ$547) | NZ$676 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,371 (NZ$145) | NZ$244 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling755 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (NZ$5.89) | NZ$20 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 51% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,758 (NZ$35) | NZ$112 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,566 (NZ$33) | NZ$54 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,150 (NZ$66) | NZ$143 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,684 (NZ$73) | NZ$154 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 39% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (NZ$20,433) | NZ$35,100 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$2.11 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,548 (NZ$45) | NZ$80 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,453 (NZ$19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 24% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling387 (NZ$4.95) | NZ$13 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (NZ$17) | NZ$22 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (NZ$37) | NZ$40 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling359 (NZ$4.59) | NZ$10 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling360 (NZ$4.60) | NZ$4.25 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling511 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling137 (NZ$1.75) | NZ$2.28 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling129 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$3.03 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (NZ$15) | NZ$27 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 30% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,194 (NZ$28) | NZ$41 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,541 (NZ$20) | NZ$29 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (NZ$36) | NZ$65 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (NZ$54) | NZ$90 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling734 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling282 (NZ$3.61) | NZ$4.91 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (NZ$3.24) | NZ$8 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling52,678 (NZ$674) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling77 (NZ$0.99) | NZ$1.32 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (NZ$68) | NZ$67 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling272 (NZ$3.48) | NZ$25 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$5,200 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$3,133 (Shilling244,862) in Nairobi.
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