- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United Kingdom
- Nairobi
- Nottingham
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nairobi (Kenya) and Nottingham (United Kingdom)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 34% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Shilling836 (£6.53) | £14.43 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling567 (£4.43) | £5.05 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Shilling436 (£3.41) | £3.89 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (£0.79) | £1.01 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (£1.26) | £2.08 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling125 (£0.98) | £2.40 | 59% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling603 (£4.71) | £3.26 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling326 (£2.55) | £1.81 | 41% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling120 (£0.94) | £1.63 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Shilling103 (£0.80) | £1.05 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,090 (£8.52) | £6.57 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling139 (£1.08) | £1.54 | 30% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling75 (£0.59) | £0.90 | 35% |
| Housing | 15% | ||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Shilling95,000 (£742) | £679 | 9% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,000 (£63) | £101 | 38% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Shilling7,429 (£58) | £17.43 | 233% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling57,857 (£452) | £407 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Shilling8,167 (£64) | £67 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling507 (£3.96) | £6.00 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling408 (£3.19) | £7.88 | 59% |
| Clothes | 13% | ||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 13% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Shilling6,214 (£49) | £71 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Shilling5,643 (£44) | £32 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Shilling6,857 (£54) | £42 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Shilling5,286 (£41) | £42 | 2% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,169,490 (£16,955) | £17,000 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (£0.90) | £1.36 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Shilling2,867 (£22) | £48 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,583 (£12.38) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Shilling483 (£3.78) | £5.14 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling371 (£2.90) | £2.62 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling289 (£2.26) | £1.55 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling443 (£3.46) | £2.07 | 67% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling211 (£1.65) | £1.64 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling189 (£1.48) | £1.88 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling929 (£7.26) | £11.29 | 36% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 26% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,014 (£15.74) | £17.07 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,114 (£8.71) | £15.57 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,033 (£8.08) | £47 | 83% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Shilling5,643 (£44) | £48 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling529 (£4.13) | £5.21 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling233 (£1.82) | £2.32 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Shilling193 (£1.51) | £2.84 | 47% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Shilling13,167 (£103) | £154 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.17 (£0.03) | £0.15 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Shilling6,921 (£54) | £38 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Shilling194 (£1.52) | £6.70 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,364 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% cheaper than in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Nottingham
you would need to make just about £2,525
(Shilling323,139)
in Nairobi.