Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 66% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nairobi | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling592 (£3.68) | £14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling748 (£4.64) | £7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling376 (£2.33) | £3.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (£0.74) | £0.96 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (£1.40) | £3.48 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling117 (£0.73) | £2.09 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling718 (£4.46) | £4.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (£1.71) | £1.88 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (£0.68) | £0.86 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling238 (£1.47) | £1.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,579 (£10) | £8 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling172 (£1.07) | £2.08 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling63 (£0.39) | £1.02 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 68% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,395 (£810) | £2,981 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (£349) | £1,986 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,180 (£57) | £210 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling54,933 (£341) | £1,775 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (£145) | £1,324 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (£34) | £145 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (£36) | £26 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (£270) | £282 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (£62) | £74 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,119 (£7) | £14 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (£13) | £66 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (£17) | £36 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (£35) | £80 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (£36) | £91 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 74% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (£15,317) | £22,979 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (£1.00) | £1.68 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (£25) | £153 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,241 (£8) | £20 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 52% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (£1.71) | £4.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (£18) | £109 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (£2.18) | £2.82 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (£2.27) | £1.59 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (£3.06) | £4.42 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (£0.87) | £2.13 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (£0.97) | £1.72 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (£4.91) | £19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nairobi | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (£24) | £42 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (£10) | £25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (£16) | £194 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,162 (£26) | £72 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,158 (£7) | £12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling290 (£1.80) | £3.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (£1.61) | £5.88 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (£282) | £632 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (£0.03) | £0.11 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,760 (£36) | £51 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (£1.90) | £14 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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