In Nairobi, Kenya, a family of four typically needs around $2030 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $745 monthly.
Nairobi is 20% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Nairobi is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Nairobi is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Nairobi is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of expense in Nairobi is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs in Nairobi are 20% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 108% higher than the European benchmark, which can be a considerable expense for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.67 $ |
| Dinner | 26.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.93 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 23.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.2 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.2 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 39 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 39.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 420 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 366 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,021 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,536 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,125 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.58% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.09 $ |
| Haircut | 5.57 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,325 $ |