Cost of living
Nairobi Province compared to Central (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
Nairobi ProvinceCentral (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Nairobi Province are roughly 25% higher than in Central (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Nairobi Province | Central (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 487 | 773 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,527 | 2,728 |
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| Without rent one person | 336 | 427 |
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| Without rent one family | 788 | 1,494 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 203.13 | 471.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 737.03 | 710.25 |
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| Food person | 206 | 425 |
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| Food family | 542 | 1,108 |
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| Transport person | 43.61 | 53.42 |
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| Transport family | 123.28 | 186.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.38 years | 92.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nairobi Province | Central (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.76 | 6.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.11 | 30.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.49 | 7.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 | 2.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.61 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 1.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nairobi Province | Central (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 130.71 | 328.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.18 | 249.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 779.33 | 582.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 428.52 | 554.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.23 | 78.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.55 | 103.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.4 | 60.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nairobi Province | Central (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.33 | 13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,060 | 200 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,914 | 1,078 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.47 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.04% | 23.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.13 | 25.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.43 | 1.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nairobi Province | Central (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 2.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 1.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.7 | 2.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.28 | 9.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.91 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.42 | 6.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Nairobi Province | Central (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.76 | 33.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.64 | 12.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.94 | 29.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.17 | 5.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.84 | 36.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.42 | 97.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 72.96 | 249.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,263 | 4,739 |
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