Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling592 (10,567 Shilling) | 15,885 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling748 (13,346 Shilling) | 15,667 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling376 (6,709 Shilling) | 8,120 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (2,131 Shilling) | 2,787 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (4,034 Shilling) | 4,193 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling117 (2,092 Shilling) | 2,618 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling718 (12,816 Shilling) | 10,932 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (4,908 Shilling) | 3,842 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (1,951 Shilling) | 2,005 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling238 (4,240 Shilling) | 2,030 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,579 (28,182 Shilling) | 17,606 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling172 (3,063 Shilling) | 3,696 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling63 (1,117 Shilling) | 1,016 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,395 (2,327,651 Shilling) | 1,933,310 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (1,002,224 Shilling) | 1,155,030 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,180 (163,866 Shilling) | 244,636 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling54,933 (980,591 Shilling) | 1,785,340 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (417,708 Shilling) | 1,701,940 Shilling | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (99,095 Shilling) | 144,264 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (104,836 Shilling) | 65,186 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (775,573 Shilling) | 1,117,980 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (178,761 Shilling) | 300,493 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (17,589 Shilling) | 18,105 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,119 (19,980 Shilling) | 12,303 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (37,402 Shilling) | 70,869 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (49,248 Shilling) | 94,713 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (101,040 Shilling) | 70,246 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (103,047 Shilling) | 87,714 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 57% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (44,042,129 Shilling) | 24,212,700 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (2,868 Shilling) | 2,479 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (73,188 Shilling) | 41,151 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,241 (22,157 Shilling) | 20,355 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (4,922 Shilling) | 12,448 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (23,638 Shilling) | 31,568 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (51,711 Shilling) | 44,640 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (6,273 Shilling) | 6,193 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (6,536 Shilling) | 6,253 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (8,805 Shilling) | 9,587 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (2,506 Shilling) | 3,664 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (2,801 Shilling) | 2,859 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (14,128 Shilling) | 8,997 Shilling | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (70,162 Shilling) | 39,229 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (28,307 Shilling) | 20,649 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (45,697 Shilling) | 47,633 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,162 (74,297 Shilling) | 70,267 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,158 (20,670 Shilling) | 16,435 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling290 (5,178 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (4,644 Shilling) | 3,468 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (811,362 Shilling) | 1,216,120 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (73 Shilling) | 282 Shilling | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,760 (102,814 Shilling) | 123,718 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (5,459 Shilling) | 5,121 Shilling | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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