Nairobi
Kenya
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Local Highlights
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Tue Oct 13
28°C
/ 83°F
Low: 16°C
/ 60°F
Wed Oct 14
29°C
/ 84°F
Low: 17°C
/ 63°F
Thu Oct 15
27°C
/ 80°F
Low: 16°C
/ 61°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$333
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.2
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
- ClimateSubtropical Highland (Mild and Temperate Year-Round)
- Elevation1,684 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)61.03 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)35.41 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)14.70 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre452.15 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre214.21 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1136.34 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre499.65 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1322.80 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre901.38 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.77 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)46.42 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)2.90 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.54 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)20502.41 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)19806.10 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.74 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant3.87 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)34.82 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.19 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.32 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.81 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.69 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.58 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.54 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.86 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)0.55 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.90 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.68 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)10.37 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)6.29 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)6.22 USD
- Apples (1 kg)3.30 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.02 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)2.00 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.09 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)1.08 USD
- Onions (1 kg)1.06 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.70 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.75 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)11.61 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)2.27 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.48 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership51.18 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child239.24 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child11652.59 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)27.14 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)63.36 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes60.10 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)15.23 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)26.02 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)479.88 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.11