Prices in Nairobi
What can you buy in stores in Nairobi? What are the prices in supermarkets? Prices in shops and supermarkets in Nairobi
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Nairobi? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Nairobi.
What are the supermarket prices in Nairobi?
Are the costs of living in Nairobi higher than those in United States?
Nairobi - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in Nairobi:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 18 hours ago)
Currency in Kenya Kenyan shilling (KES). For 10 US dollars you can get 1.3 thousand Kenyan shillings. For 100 US dollars you can get 13 thousand Kenyan shillings. And the other way around: For 100 Kenyan shillings you can get 0.772 US dollars.
Is it expensive to eat in pizzerias in Nairobi? What will I eat in a pizzeria besides pizza? How much do different dishes cost and how much will I eat a large pizza for?: Pizza prices in Nairobi
If you prefer fried chicken over pizza or burgers and wonder if you will be able to eat them in Nairobi? Check out the KFC price list and compare the menu items available at KFC restaurants in Nairobi. KFC prices in Nairobi
If you prefer Burger King to McDonalds, you can check how much burgers, sandwiches, fried chickens and fries cost at Burger King in Nairobi. Burger King prices in Nairobi
What can you buy in stores in Nairobi? What are the prices in supermarkets? Prices in shops and supermarkets in Nairobi
Generally, it is much cheaper in Kenya than in United States. Food is 51% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 62%. In turn, the cost of living in Nairobi is lower than the cost in United States by 53%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 16%.
Are hotels expensive in Nairobi? How much will we pay for a room in Nairobi?
The average price of accommodation in Kenya is $171 (KES 22.1K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $33 (KES 4.28K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $15.8 (KES 2.04K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Kenya in $49 (KES 6.32K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $90 (KES 11.6K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $168 (KES 21.8K) in Kenya If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $620 (KES 80.4K)
Is it expensive in stores in Nairobi? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Nairobi? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Nairobi, such as: onion, beef, milk, oranges, or potatoes (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Nairobi? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Nairobi? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Nairobi?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 4.2 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.4 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 31 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.58 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Nairobi, including onion, beef, milk, oranges, or potatoes
When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Nairobi in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Nairobi - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$29 ($15.4 - $46)
86% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$40 ($23 - $54)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$18.6 ($7.7 - $46)
65% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$423
91% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$466 ($231 - $1.08K)
74% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$484 ($309 - $1.16K)
80% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.56 ($0.46 - $0.96)
84% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$11.2 ($4.6 - $23)
13% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$1.9 ($0.96 - $2.6)
by half less than in United States
tomatoes
$0.86 ($0.54 - $1.5)
82% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$0.94 ($0.46 - $1.5)
by half less than in United States
wine
$11.6 ($6.2 - $23)
23% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$4.2 ($2.3 - $11.6)
79% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.3 ($1.5 - $3)
61% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.4 ($1.5 - $3.9)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.45 ($0.27 - $1.2)
78% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.4 ($3.9 - $7.7)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.58 ($0.35 - $1.5)
77% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Nairobi
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $0.89 (KES 116)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.56 (KES 72)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $1.8 (KES 228)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $11.2 (KES 1.45K)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.61 (KES 80)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $11.6 (KES 1.5K)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.9 (KES 251)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.4 (KES 317)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2.7 (KES 350)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $6 (KES 777)
- Apples (1kg) $2.4 (KES 310)
- Oranges (1kg) $1.7 (KES 223)
- Potatoes (1kg) $0.93 (KES 121)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.61 (KES 79)
- Kilo of white rice $1.9 (KES 245)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $0.86 (KES 112)
- Bananas (1kg) $0.94 (KES 121)
- Onions (1kg) $0.98 (KES 127)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $4.8 (KES 622)
Prices In Restaurants Nairobi
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $4.2 (KES 550)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $31 (KES 4K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.4 (KES 700)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.3 (KES 300)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.1 (KES 400)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.58 (KES 75)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.45 (KES 59)
- Cappuccino $2.4 (KES 307)
Cost Of Living Nairobi
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.77 (KES 100)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $37 (KES 4.74K)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.6 (KES 207)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $18.5K (KES 2.4M)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $466 (KES 60.4K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $205 (KES 26.6K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.1K (KES 142K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $484 (KES 62.7K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $29 (KES 3.7K)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $40 (KES 5.19K)
- numb_34 $13.6 (KES 1.76K)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $18.6 (KES 2.41K)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $24 (KES 3.12K)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $54 (KES 6.93K)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $51 (KES 6.6K)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $17.6K (KES 2.28M)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $157 (KES 20.4K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.23K (KES 159K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $7.34K (KES 951K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $719 (KES 93.2K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $423 (KES 54.8K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 13%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.5 (KES 200)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.3 (KES 170)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $2.3 (KES 300)
Entertainment Costs Nairobi
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $46 (KES 5.93K)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $18.7 (KES 2.43K)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $6.2 (KES 800)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
renting a large apartment outside the center
$484 ($309 - $1.16K)
80% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$11.6 ($6.2 - $23)
23% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$11.2 ($4.6 - $23)
13% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$40 ($23 - $54)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.9 ($0.96 - $2.6)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$2.3 ($1.5 - $3)
61% is less expensive than in United States