- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Iraq
- Nairobi
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (4,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling574 (6,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (4,026 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling110 (1,304 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (1,905 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (1,500 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (5,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (2,791 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (1,973 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (1,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (9,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling155 (1,834 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (777 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (1,080,867 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (745,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (38,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (493,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (234,170 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (19,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (49,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,041 (474,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,314 (145,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling761 (9,011 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (4,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (51,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (46,371 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (96,694 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (61,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (27,824,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (1,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (47,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,205 (14,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling668 (7,907 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,133 (13,410 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,915 (46,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling366 (4,334 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling332 (3,934 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling558 (6,606 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling122 (1,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling130 (1,544 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling787 (9,313 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,692 (31,872 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (13,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,548 (30,163 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (29,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling646 (7,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (2,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (2,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling93,891 (1,111,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.86 (46 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,273 (86,115 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (2,131 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,040 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
11.840
IQD
/
KES
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,980,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 2,819,486 Dinar
(Shilling238,132)
in Nairobi.
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