Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 86% more expensive than in Uyovu (Tanzania)
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 86% more expensive than in Uyovu (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nairobi | Uyovu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling623 (12,056 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling1,097 (21,234 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 1316% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling422 (8,173 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 309% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling123 (2,377 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling266 (5,144 Shilling) | 2,400 Shilling | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling97 (1,879 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling683 (13,218 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 561% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling273 (5,292 Shilling) | 500 Shilling | + 958% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling120 (2,321 Shilling) | 500 Shilling | + 364% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (4,562 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 204% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,531 (29,625 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 147% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (3,618 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 352% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (1,144 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 24% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Uyovu (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nairobi | Uyovu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling136,525 (2,642,586 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,816 (1,177,162 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling10,197 (197,380 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,746 (1,020,945 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling25,285 (489,426 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,424 (104,996 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,475 (105,970 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,282 (721,640 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,364 (200,608 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,031 (19,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling554 (10,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Uyovu (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nairobi | Uyovu | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,224 (43,043 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,063 (59,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,171 (119,439 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,290 (121,756 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Uyovu (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nairobi | Uyovu | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,367,810 (45,831,474 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling196 (3,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,328 (83,764 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,493 (28,903 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Uyovu (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nairobi | Uyovu | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling448 (8,662 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,272 (24,625 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,708 (52,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling298 (5,760 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling328 (6,341 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling647 (12,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling154 (2,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling132 (2,565 Shilling) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling801 (15,506 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Uyovu (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nairobi | Uyovu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,381 (26,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,561 (30,213 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,063 (59,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,289 (83,013 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling767 (14,840 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling305 (5,907 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling246 (4,752 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling54,475 (1,054,427 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.70 (72 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,916 (114,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling339 (6,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 86% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 191 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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