- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- United Arab Emirates
- Nairobi
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling724 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 24 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling111 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 9 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 9 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 48 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling156 (Dirham 5.55) | Dirham 5.16 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (Dirham 2.34) | Dirham 4.56 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 74% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (Dirham 3,255) | Dirham 13,583 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (Dirham 2,245) | Dirham 11,205 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 260 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (Dirham 1,486) | Dirham 7,278 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (Dirham 705) | Dirham 5,409 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 130 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 294 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling37,816 (Dirham 1,348) | Dirham 1,546 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,718 (Dirham 454) | Dirham 476 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling792 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 28 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling187 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 41 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 231 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 196 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (Dirham 291) | Dirham 329 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 355 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (Dirham 83,797) | Dirham 76,866 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 1.81 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (Dirham 143) | Dirham 80 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,400 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 30 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling579 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,688 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 66 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,354 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 204 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling416 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 31 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling335 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling547 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling124 (Dirham 4.43) | Dirham 10 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling170 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling743 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 72 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 41% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,814 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 198 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 70 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,810 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 572 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 150 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling780 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 57 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 30 | - 76% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Shilling79,591 (Dirham 2,838) | Dirham 2,120 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.86 (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,273 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 371 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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