Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 13% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (₨486) | ₨844 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (₨402) | ₨288 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (₨256) | ₨124 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (₨63) | ₨62 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (₨129) | ₨64 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (₨62) | ₨37 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (₨578) | ₨274 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (₨164) | ₨168 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (₨70) | ₨24 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (₨136) | ₨138 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (₨1,022) | ₨588 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (₨111) | ₨73 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (₨42) | ₨31 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 110% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (₨106,970) | ₨34,699 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (₨47,361) | ₨22,512 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (₨5,597) | ₨5,414 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (₨50,266) | ₨21,166 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (₨32,517) | ₨12,897 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (₨2,432) | ₨2,613 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (₨2,807) | ₨800 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (₨28,319) | ₨35,364 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (₨7,755) | ₨15,424 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (₨434) | ₨395 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (₨303) | ₨548 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (₨2,177) | ₨2,258 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (₨2,071) | ₨2,459 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (₨5,077) | ₨3,268 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (₨4,513) | ₨2,619 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 79% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (₨1,157,770) | ₨830,309 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (₨69) | ₨83 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (₨2,876) | ₨945 | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (₨622) | ₨189 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 52% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (₨253) | ₨102 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (₨872) | ₨461 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (₨1,908) | ₨591 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (₨240) | ₨260 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (₨234) | ₨183 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (₨325) | ₨181 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (₨89) | ₨125 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (₨92) | ₨79 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (₨760) | ₨216 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (₨1,439) | ₨923 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (₨874) | ₨496 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (₨1,837) | ₨1,737 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (₨2,890) | ₨2,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (₨467) | ₨483 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (₨207) | ₨222 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (₨160) | ₨212 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (₨40,298) | ₨35,595 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (₨2.41) | ₨20 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (₨3,498) | ₨2,228 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (₨182) | ₨251 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 379 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 46% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨140,264 (Shilling212,972) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨96,000 in Thane.
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