Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (руб 504) | руб 638 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (руб 417) | руб 383 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (руб 265) | руб 155 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (руб 67) | руб 77 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (руб 134) | руб 127 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (руб 65) | руб 244 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (руб 600) | руб 374 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (руб 170) | руб 188 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (руб 73) | руб 54 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (руб 141) | руб 84 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (руб 1,061) | руб 522 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (руб 116) | руб 152 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (руб 44) | руб 38 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 16% more expensive than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (руб 111,081) | руб 86,072 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (руб 49,181) | руб 65,101 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (руб 5,813) | руб 7,660 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (руб 52,198) | руб 54,872 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (руб 33,766) | руб 36,701 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (руб 2,525) | руб 4,660 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (руб 2,914) | руб 975 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (руб 29,408) | руб 33,000 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (руб 8,053) | руб 6,000 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (руб 450) | руб 270 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (руб 315) | руб 400 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 49% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (руб 2,261) | руб 8,116 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (руб 2,150) | руб 3,578 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (руб 5,272) | руб 6,427 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (руб 4,686) | руб 8,000 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 40% more expensive than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (руб 1,202,266) | руб 1,450,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (руб 71) | руб 47 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,463 (руб 3,053) | руб 1,256 | + 143% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (руб 646) | руб 1,195 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (руб 263) | руб 773 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (руб 906) | руб 1,728 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (руб 1,982) | руб 1,500 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (руб 249) | руб 328 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (руб 243) | руб 236 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (руб 338) | руб 274 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (руб 93) | руб 184 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (руб 95) | руб 100 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (руб 789) | руб 1,273 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (руб 1,495) | руб 3,454 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (руб 908) | руб 600 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (руб 1,908) | руб 5,638 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (руб 3,001) | руб 4,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (руб 485) | руб 422 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (руб 215) | руб 208 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (руб 166) | руб 375 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (руб 41,846) | руб 36,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (руб 2.50) | руб 3.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (руб 3,632) | руб 3,714 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling261 (руб 179) | руб 133 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 443 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia)
For example, you would need at least руб 249,077 (Shilling364,193) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 244,000 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
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