Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (€5.54) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (€4.58) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (€2.91) | €5.83 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (€0.74) | €1.12 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (€1.47) | €3.32 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (€0.71) | €1.98 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (€1.87) | €1.94 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (€0.80) | €1.79 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (€1.54) | €2.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (€12) | €6 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (€1.27) | €1.70 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (€0.48) | €1.06 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (€1,219) | €1,120 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (€540) | €841 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (€64) | €118 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (€573) | €657 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (€371) | €543 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (€28) | €75 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (€32) | €28 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (€323) | €322 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (€88) | €91 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (€4.94) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (€3.46) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 49% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (€25) | €92 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (€24) | €37 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (€58) | €89 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (€13,194) | €22,770 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (€0.78) | €1.41 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,463 (€33) | €51 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (€7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 20% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (€2.88) | €5.32 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (€10) | €4.13 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (€22) | €24 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (€2.73) | €3.81 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (€2.66) | €3.42 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (€3.70) | €3.93 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (€1.02) | €1.60 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (€1.04) | €2.23 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 43% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (€16) | €37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (€21) | €79 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (€33) | €47 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (€5.32) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (€2.36) | €3.07 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (€1.83) | €5.26 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (€459) | €441 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (€0.03) | €0.22 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling261 (€1.96) | €7 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 357 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 34% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,040 (Shilling271,746) in Nairobi.
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