Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya

Summary of cost of living in Nairobi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Shilling323,259
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Shilling173,618
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Nairobi
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Shilling485
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Shilling784
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Shilling510
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Shilling116
12 eggs, large Shilling255
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Shilling86
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Shilling865
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Shilling282
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Shilling97
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Shilling261
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Shilling1,652
2 liters of coca-cola Shilling186
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Shilling35
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Shilling143,515
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Shilling102,788
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Shilling7,747
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Shilling71,836
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Shilling48,999
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Shilling4,850
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Shilling3,191
40” flat screen tv Shilling32,239
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Shilling14,016
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Shilling742
Hourly rate for cleaning help Shilling510
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Shilling2,655
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Shilling3,661
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Shilling9,384
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Shilling8,210
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Shilling2,968,250
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Shilling188
Monthly ticket public transport Shilling4,748
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Shilling1,549
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Shilling291
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Shilling986
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Shilling2,131
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Shilling344
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Shilling313
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Shilling482
4 rolls of toilet paper Shilling158
Tube of toothpaste Shilling147
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Shilling786
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Shilling2,253
2 tickets to the movies Shilling1,680
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Shilling2,650
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Shilling4,734
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Shilling716
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Shilling319
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Shilling327
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Shilling51,227
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Shilling4.44
1 month of gym membership in business district Shilling5,548
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Shilling314
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 310 prices entered by 22 different people.
Latest price update: January 22, 2025

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