Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 70% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 51% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling485 (₨1,048) | ₨698 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling784 (₨1,694) | ₨1,106 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling510 (₨1,102) | ₨511 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling116 (₨251) | ₨217 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling255 (₨551) | ₨311 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling86 (₨187) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling865 (₨1,869) | ₨785 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling282 (₨610) | ₨243 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling97 (₨211) | ₨116 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling261 (₨565) | ₨450 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,652 (₨3,568) | ₨2,197 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling186 (₨403) | ₨230 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling35 (₨76) | ₨149 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 85% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling143,515 (₨310,022) | ₨134,360 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling102,788 (₨222,043) | ₨90,256 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,747 (₨16,734) | ₨28,054 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling71,836 (₨155,180) | ₨75,594 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling48,999 (₨105,847) | ₨54,960 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,850 (₨10,477) | ₨23,483 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,191 (₨6,894) | ₨1,975 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling32,239 (₨69,643) | ₨66,256 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling14,016 (₨30,277) | ₨28,002 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling742 (₨1,602) | ₨1,580 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling510 (₨1,102) | ₨1,115 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 26% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Karachi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,655 (₨5,735) | ₨4,133 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,661 (₨7,908) | ₨7,242 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,384 (₨20,271) | ₨14,700 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,210 (₨17,735) | ₨9,262 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 119% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,968,250 (₨6,412,036) | ₨3,248,850 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling188 (₨407) | ₨283 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,748 (₨10,257) | ₨3,732 | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,556 (₨3,361) | ₨1,195 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling291 (₨628) | ₨396 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling986 (₨2,129) | ₨934 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,131 (₨4,604) | ₨3,510 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling344 (₨744) | ₨691 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (₨676) | ₨581 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling482 (₨1,041) | ₨806 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling158 (₨341) | ₨380 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling147 (₨318) | ₨271 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling786 (₨1,699) | ₨680 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 20% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,253 (₨4,867) | ₨3,074 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,680 (₨3,630) | ₨1,905 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,650 (₨5,725) | ₨3,830 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,734 (₨10,226) | ₨6,891 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling716 (₨1,546) | ₨1,353 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling319 (₨690) | ₨811 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling327 (₨705) | ₨812 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling51,227 (₨110,661) | ₨101,016 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.44 (₨10) | ₨19 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,548 (₨11,984) | ₨7,701 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling314 (₨679) | ₨530 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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