Cost of living
Nairobi compared to Mombasa
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Overview comparison
NairobiMombasa
Consumer prices in Mombasa are roughly 18% higher than in Nairobi.
Cost of living
| Item | Nairobi | Mombasa |
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| Total with rent one person | 760 | 566 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,051 | 1,802 |
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| Without rent one person | 455 | 418 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,561 | 872 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.53 | 191.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 603.26 | 799.76 |
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| Food person | 248 | 197 |
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| Food family | 568 | 536 |
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| Transport person | 132.3 | 87.46 |
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| Transport family | 370.79 | 317.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 84 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nairobi | Mombasa |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.7 | 2.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.65 | 18.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.27 | 7.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 3.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.66 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nairobi | Mombasa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 323.46 | 167.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.17 | 94.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,039.64 | 1,125.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 397.62 | 561.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.65 | 46.53 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.22 | 68.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.6 | 41.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nairobi | Mombasa |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.31 | 10.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,730 | 4,955 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 922 | 3,323 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.89% | 38.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.02 | 9.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nairobi | Mombasa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.69 | 8.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 4.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.04 | 3.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.12 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Nairobi | Mombasa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.19 | 18.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.7 | 8.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.95 | 10.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.78 | 2.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.62 | 16.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.7 | 29.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 167.52 | 56.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,643 | 5,172 |
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