🇰🇪Cost of Living in Nairobi
Kenya · Population: 4,740,000 · Cost Index: 28/100
Cost of Living in Nairobi
Kenya · Africa
Kenya's capital and East Africa's economic hub, Nairobi is the only city in the world with a national park within its borders. Known as the Silicon Savannah, its thriving tech ecosystem and affordable living attract entrepreneurs and innovators.
4,740,000
Population
28
Cost Index
36
Safety Index
40
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,150 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$450.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$280.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$950.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$550.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$25.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.00Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.75Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.10Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.80Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.50Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.90Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$35.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.40Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.50Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.60Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$80.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$20.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$25.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$8.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$5.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$25.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$65.00Compare Nairobi with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- KES
- Language
- English
- Cost Index
- 28/100
- Safety Index
- 36/100
- Quality of Life
- 40/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.