Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Xalapa, Mexico
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 56% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 77 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 81 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 33 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 12 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 43 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 17 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 168 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 15 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 118% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (Mex$ 30,501) | Mex$ 8,322 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (Mex$ 13,504) | Mex$ 3,849 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Mex$ 1,596) | Mex$ 1,240 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (Mex$ 14,333) | Mex$ 5,765 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Mex$ 9,272) | Mex$ 3,070 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 1,908 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 421 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (Mex$ 8,075) | Mex$ 5,893 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 1,627 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 87 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 79 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 721 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 666 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 1,030 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (Mex$ 1,287) | Mex$ 945 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 41% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (Mex$ 330,123) | Mex$ 289,069 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 450 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 160 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 128 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 442 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 47 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 40 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 35 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 113 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 211 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 140 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 700 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 355 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 61 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 36 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 26 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (Mex$ 11,490) | Mex$ 11,860 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (Mex$ 0.69) | Mex$ 3.02 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 483 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 48 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 266 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 58% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 37,871 (Shilling201,665) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 24,000 in Xalapa.
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