Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 77% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

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These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025. Exchange rate: 1.028 ETB / KES
For example, you would need at least 432,097 Birr (Shilling420,196) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 244,000 Birr in Addis Ababa.

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