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Nairobi

Kenya 🕒 11:04:19 PM (UTC+3 EAT)

Local Highlights

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Fri May 29
23°C / 73°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F
Sat May 30
23°C / 73°F
Low: 14°C / 57°F
Sun May 31
21°C / 70°F
Low: 14°C / 56°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$330
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.5
Moderate
Fixed Internet
35
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population4,397,073
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,684 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)52.28 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)34.02 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)17.44 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre431.46 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre228.68 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1129.58 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre519.87 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1547.07 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre903.09 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.78 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)46.51 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)2.91 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.47 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)17054.45 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)20465.34 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)6.98 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant5.81 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)34.88 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.40 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.33 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.77 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.48 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.65 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.58 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.86 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)0.55 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)1.97 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)1.69 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)11.28 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)6.49 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)6.13 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)3.31 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)1.03 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)1.96 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)1.00 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)1.02 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)0.93 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.67 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.71 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)11.63 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)2.26 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.49 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership50.39 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child261.63 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child10089.90 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)26.23 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)59.27 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes66.59 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)16.67 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)25.19 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)438.14 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.11