Nairobi

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Sun Mar 1
25°C / 77°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F
Mon Mar 2
24°C / 75°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F
Tue Mar 3
25°C / 77°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$212
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.5
Out of 10
Internet
35
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

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

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)41.70 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)37.96 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)15.26 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre435.31 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre212.03 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1135.50 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre508.46 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre146.38 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre83.79 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.78 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)31.00 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)2.49 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)3.00 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.42 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)15500.74 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)19763.44 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.75 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant5.43 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)38.75 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.63 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.33 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.64 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.47 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.67 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)0.52 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.84 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.50 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.82 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)1.65 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)4.92 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.93 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)2.64 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)1.41 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.46 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.79 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.43 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.47 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.42 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.67 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.69 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)11.63 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.16 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.29 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership44.78 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child219.59 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child9028.25 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)19.71 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)59.72 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes65.41 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)16.21 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)26.23 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)411.22 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)0.12 USD

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