Nairobi
Kenya
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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