Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Wolfsburg, Germany
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (€5.67) | €17 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (€4.69) | €8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (€2.99) | €5.00 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (€0.74) | €1.00 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (€1.51) | €2.93 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (€0.73) | €3.50 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (€7) | €4.04 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (€1.91) | €3.25 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (€0.82) | €1.75 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 (€1.55) | €0.93 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (€1.27) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 (€0.48) | €1.50 | - 68% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (€1,249) | €813 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (€553) | €625 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€65) | €50 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (€587) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€380) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (€28) | €50 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€33) | €16 | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (€331) | €300 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (€91) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (€5.06) | €8 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (€3.54) | €15 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 35% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (€25) | €90 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (€24) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 (€53) | €97 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (€53) | €90 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (€13,520) | €21,200 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (€0.84) | €1.36 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (€34) | €59 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 16% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (€2.96) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (€10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (€22) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (€2.80) | €2.50 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (€2.73) | €5.00 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (€3.80) | €3.10 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (€1.04) | €0.91 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (€1.07) | €1.20 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (€17) | €32 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (€21) | €100 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (€34) | €52 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (€5.45) | €6.00 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (€2.42) | €3.02 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (€1.87) | €3.27 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (€471) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (€0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (€41) | €40 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (€2.18) | €5.50 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Wolfsburg you would need to make just about €1,841 (Shilling239,326) in Nairobi.
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