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Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya

Summary of cost of living in Nairobi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Shilling365,277
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Shilling200,483
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Nairobi
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Shilling985
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Shilling812
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Shilling446
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Shilling154
12 eggs, large Shilling284
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Shilling116
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Shilling861
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Shilling323
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Shilling115
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Shilling188
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Shilling1,537
2 liters of coca-cola Shilling187
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Shilling106
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Shilling193,205
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Shilling99,181
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Shilling11,826
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Shilling91,253
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Shilling23,400
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Shilling5,551
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Shilling5,873
40” flat screen tv Shilling43,448
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Shilling10,014
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Shilling985
Hourly rate for cleaning help Shilling1,031
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Shilling6,111
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Shilling2,759
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Shilling11,475
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Shilling6,621
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Shilling2,309,110
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Shilling193
Monthly ticket public transport Shilling5,178
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Shilling1,274
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Shilling276
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Shilling1,324
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Shilling3,302
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Shilling351
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Shilling366
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Shilling493
4 rolls of toilet paper Shilling116
Tube of toothpaste Shilling157
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Shilling1,093
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Shilling3,930
2 tickets to the movies Shilling1,610
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Shilling2,560
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Shilling5,952
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Shilling959
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Shilling239
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Shilling260
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Shilling45,453
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Shilling4.09
1 month of gym membership in business district Shilling5,386
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Shilling306
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 155 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: December 02, 2023

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