Price Rankings for Nairobi, Kenya

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World Ranking

7^th Cheapest Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 416 Cities in the World.
9^th Cheapest 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 406 Cities in the World.
9^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 299 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 10 Cities in Africa
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in Africa
3^rd Cheapest Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 23 Cities in Africa

3^rd Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 26 Cities in Africa
3^rd Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 26 Cities in Africa
5^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 26 Cities in Africa

Eastern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Eastern Africa
1^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 1 Cities in Eastern Africa
1^st Cheapest Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 5 Cities in Eastern Africa

1^st Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Eastern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Eastern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Eastern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	500.00 KSh	Very Low	380^th/427	17^th/25	3^rd/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	4,000.00 KSh	Low	328^th/418	14^th/26	3^rd/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	700.00 KSh	Low	289^th/362	8^th/20	1^st/2
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	300.00 KSh	Low	287^th/401	6^th/22	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	400.00 KSh	Low	289^th/382	3^rd/18	1^st/4
Cappuccino (regular)	291.01 KSh	Low	309^th/428	8^th/26	4^th/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	77.35 KSh	Very Low	379^th/431	19^th/26	4^th/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	65.07 KSh	Low	330^th/427	11^st/26	3^rd/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	440.16 KSh	Very Low	375^th/433	17^th/26	4^th/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	66.14 KSh	Very Low	389^th/429	16^th/26	5^th/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	106.93 KSh	Moderate	250^th/426	5^th/26	2^nd/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	220.13 KSh	Very Low	367^th/425	20^th/26	4^th/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	671.69 KSh	Moderate	183^th/421	3^rd/26	1^st/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	346.77 KSh	Low	303^th/428	9^th/26	3^rd/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	287.88 KSh	Very Low	401^st/409	24^th/26	3^rd/5
Apples (1 lb)	145.29 KSh	Moderate	225^th/429	9^th/26	5^th/5
Banana (1 lb)	54.25 KSh	Very Low	403^th/431	23^th/26	5^th/5
Oranges (1 lb)	100.78 KSh	Low	263^th/403	7^th/26	4^th/5
Tomato (1 lb)	52.93 KSh	Very Low	363^th/409	15^th/26	4^th/5
Potato (1 lb)	54.66 KSh	Low	306^th/417	12^th/26	2^nd/5
Onion (1 lb)	61.76 KSh	Low	303^th/412	14^th/26	4^th/5
Lettuce (1 head)	77.28 KSh	Very Low	365^th/402	14^th/25	3^rd/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	84.48 KSh	Low	284^th/423	11^st/26	3^rd/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	1,500.00 KSh	High	132^th/403	1^st/20	1^st/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	253.45 KSh	High	131^st/393	4^th/22	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	320.86 KSh	Moderate	174^th/374	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	350.00 KSh	Very Low	288^th/354	12^th/22	1^st/3
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	100.00 KSh	Low	251^st/376	7^th/20	2^nd/4
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	4,480.00 KSh	Low	156^th/245	5^th/10	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	200.00 KSh	Low	170^th/263	5^th/19	2^nd/3
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	289.68 KSh	High	73^th/203	4^th/12	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	300.00 KSh	Very Low	136^th/148	5^th/5	1^st/1
Gasoline (1 gallon)	791.48 KSh	High	168^th/432	3^rd/26	2^nd/5
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	2,400,000.00 KSh	Very Low	156^th/173	10^th/10	1^st/1
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	2,350,000.00 KSh	Very Low	291^st/299	15^th/18	3^rd/3
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	3,789.74 KSh	Very Low	410^th/416	21^st/23	4^th/4
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,843.48 KSh	Low	287^th/426	9^th/26	2^nd/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	5,274.00 KSh	High	172^th/432	12^th/26	3^rd/5
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	5,962.23 KSh	High	138^th/398	6^th/25	4^th/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,067.82 KSh	Moderate	126^th/227	3^rd/12	1^st/2
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	800.00 KSh	Low	295^th/379	12^th/20	2^nd/4
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	19,062.50 KSh	Very Low	251^st/292	9^th/21	2^nd/3
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	991,240.26 KSh	Low	116^th/193	3^rd/18	2^nd/2
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,412.83 KSh	Very Low	398^th/406	21^st/24	3^rd/4
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	3,242.86 KSh	Very Low	344^th/363	19^th/22	2^nd/3
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	7,431.82 KSh	Very Low	387^th/413	19^th/23	2^nd/4
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	6,819.96 KSh	Very Low	345^th/380	15^th/20	2^nd/4
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	54,454.55 KSh	Low	320^th/406	10^th/25	4^th/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	25,480.77 KSh	Very Low	366^th/405	17^th/26	5^th/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	141,250.00 KSh	Low	257^th/398	8^th/25	3^rd/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	61,136.36 KSh	Very Low	344^th/401	15^th/26	4^th/5
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	14,804.15 KSh	Very Low	284^th/303	8^th/14	2^nd/2
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	8,657.12 KSh	Very Low	280^th/292	10^th/15	2^nd/2
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	55,555.56 KSh	Very Low	385^th/427	11^st/25	2^nd/4
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	13.52	Very High	33^th/388	4^th/15	3^rd/3

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