Cost of living in Nairobi is 17% higher than in Libreville (without rent).
Rent in Nairobi is 9% cheaper than in Libreville.
Cost of living including rent in Nairobi is 6% higher than in Libreville.
Food in Nairobi is very similar to Libreville.
Transport in Nairobi is 121% more expensive than in Libreville.
| Nairobi | Libreville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nairobi | Libreville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.67 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.2 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.77 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.41 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.3 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.93 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 9.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.2 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.2 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.94 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.2 $ | 1.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.1 $ | 48 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.8 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.5 $ | 23.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 420 $ | 404 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 366 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,021 $ | 569 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,536 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,125 $ | 993 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ | 500 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.58 % | 10.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.9 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.09 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Haircut | 5.57 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.6 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 46.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 238 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,325 $ | 6,344 $ |