Nairobi
Kenya
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Wed May 6
23°C
/ 73°F
Low: 15°C
/ 60°F
Thu May 7
24°C
/ 75°F
Low: 15°C
/ 60°F
Fri May 8
23°C
/ 74°F
Low: 15°C
/ 59°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$324
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 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)41.71 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)37.97 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)15.26 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre435.41 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre212.07 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1135.74 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre508.57 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre146.41 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre83.81 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.78 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)31.01 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)2.50 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)15504.04 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)19767.66 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)38.76 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 Membership44.79 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child219.64 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child9030.18 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)19.71 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)59.74 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes65.42 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)26.24 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)411.31 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.12