Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 40% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (1,977 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (1,634 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (1,040 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (263 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (526 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (253 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (2,352 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (666 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (285 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (552 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (4,158 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (453 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (171 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 97% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (435,283 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (192,724 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (22,777 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (204,542 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (132,318 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (9,894 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (11,421 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (115,238 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (31,555 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (1,765 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (1,234 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (8,858 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (8,426 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (20,661 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (18,363 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (4,711,226 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (279 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,463 (11,962 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (2,533 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (1,030 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (3,549 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (7,765 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (976 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (951 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (1,323 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (363 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (373 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (3,092 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (5,857 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (3,556 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (7,475 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (11,760 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (1,899 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (842 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (652 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (163,981 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (10 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (14,233 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling261 (700 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 420 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 574,266 Ft (Shilling214,278) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 421,000 Ft in Pécs.
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