Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Ghaziabad, India
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (₨489) | ₨524 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (₨405) | ₨232 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (₨257) | ₨178 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (₨65) | ₨53 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (₨130) | ₨74 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (₨63) | ₨38 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (₨582) | ₨147 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (₨165) | ₨133 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (₨70) | ₨19 | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (₨137) | ₨109 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (₨1,029) | ₨819 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (₨112) | ₨75 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (₨42) | ₨27 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 151% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (₨107,741) | ₨21,065 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (₨47,703) | ₨15,843 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (₨5,638) | ₨3,761 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (₨50,628) | ₨28,261 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (₨32,751) | ₨9,442 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (₨2,449) | ₨3,583 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (₨2,827) | ₨967 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (₨28,524) | ₨36,957 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (₨7,811) | ₨11,203 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (₨437) | ₨332 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (₨305) | ₨148 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (₨2,193) | ₨2,276 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (₨2,085) | ₨2,500 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (₨5,114) | ₨3,034 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (₨4,545) | ₨2,269 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 72% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (₨1,166,118) | ₨734,341 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (₨69) | ₨67 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,463 (₨2,961) | ₨1,157 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (₨627) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 61% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (₨255) | ₨174 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (₨878) | ₨500 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (₨1,922) | ₨500 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (₨242) | ₨250 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (₨235) | ₨152 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (₨327) | ₨189 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (₨90) | ₨106 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (₨92) | ₨73 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (₨765) | ₨190 | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (₨1,450) | ₨1,199 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (₨880) | ₨451 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (₨1,850) | ₨1,423 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (₨2,911) | ₨1,473 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (₨470) | ₨525 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (₨208) | ₨164 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (₨161) | ₨177 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (₨40,588) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (₨2.42) | ₨2.83 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (₨3,523) | ₨2,533 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling261 (₨173) | ₨187 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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