Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 45% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 41% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling701 (14,544 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling794 (16,467 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling445 (9,238 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling133 (2,760 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (4,693 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling96 (1,983 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling865 (17,954 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling282 (5,860 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling127 (2,636 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling292 (6,062 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,652 (34,277 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (3,873 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling43 (902 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling183,611 (3,810,342 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling103,432 (2,146,447 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,580 (157,308 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling65,217 (1,353,389 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling51,769 (1,074,321 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,543 (94,268 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,526 (73,182 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,012 (747,328 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling14,451 (299,885 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling705 (14,629 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling510 (10,578 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 76% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,655 (55,095 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,661 (75,974 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,384 (194,740 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling8,210 (170,373 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 117% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,492,120 (51,717,109 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling180 (3,730 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,540 (94,222 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 253% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,816 (37,681 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling291 (6,034 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling986 (20,452 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,131 (44,226 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling344 (7,147 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling313 (6,498 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling482 (9,999 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling158 (3,278 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling147 (3,056 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling786 (16,321 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 30% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,475 (51,370 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,856 (38,526 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,912 (60,437 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,871 (101,094 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling827 (17,156 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling366 (7,594 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling320 (6,640 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling51,227 (1,063,080 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.44 (92 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,664 (138,296 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling314 (6,524 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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