Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 35% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling568 (102 Kč) | 238 Kč | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling783 (140 Kč) | 198 Kč | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling486 (87 Kč) | 97 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling135 (24 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling269 (48 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling118 (21 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,096 (196 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling409 (73 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling116 (21 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling255 (46 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,583 (283 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling205 (37 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (12 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 50% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling127,690 (22,825 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling66,744 (11,931 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,674 (1,550 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,901 (9,456 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling28,803 (5,149 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling6,400 (1,144 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,675 (836 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,657 (6,731 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,333 (2,204 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling980 (175 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling554 (99 Kč) | 272 Kč | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 65% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,279 (407 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,988 (534 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,592 (1,000 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,782 (1,033 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 7% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,599,420 (464,649 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (35 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,120 (736 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,483 (265 Kč) | 315 Kč | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling379 (68 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,006 (180 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,491 (445 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling314 (56 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling331 (59 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling506 (90 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling123 (22 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling154 (28 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling891 (159 Kč) | 509 Kč | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,626 (469 Kč) | 677 Kč | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,604 (287 Kč) | 489 Kč | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,059 (547 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,934 (882 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling890 (159 Kč) | 188 Kč | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling334 (60 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling255 (46 Kč) | 52 Kč | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling51,213 (9,154 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.44 (0.79 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,411 (967 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling341 (61 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 428 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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