Cost of Living Comparison Between Nakuru and Nairobi 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Nairobi are 119.2% higher than in Nakuru | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nairobi are 10.2% higher than in Nakuru | |
| Groceries Prices in Nairobi are 33.6% higher than in Nakuru | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 450.00 KSh | 500.00 KSh | +11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,000.00 KSh | 4,000.00 KSh | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 700.00 KSh | 700.00 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 KSh | 300.00 KSh | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 KSh | 400.00 KSh | +60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 240.00 KSh | 291.23 KSh | +21.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 48.33 KSh | 77.42 KSh | +60.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 KSh | 62.59 KSh | +56.5 % |
Markets | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 246.05 KSh | 441.83 KSh | +79.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 57.46 KSh | 66.49 KSh | +15.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 66.53 KSh | 110.57 KSh | +66.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 174.67 KSh | 227.76 KSh | +30.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 453.59 KSh | 671.69 KSh | +48.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 345.44 KSh | 345.44 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 249.48 KSh | 281.83 KSh | +13.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 102.06 KSh | 140.93 KSh | +38.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.95 KSh | 52.95 KSh | +112.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 99.75 KSh | 99.75 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 34.02 KSh | 51.75 KSh | +52.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.68 KSh | 53.79 KSh | +137.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 31.75 KSh | 60.01 KSh | +89.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 78.48 KSh | 78.48 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 75.00 KSh | 83.77 KSh | +11.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 KSh | 1,500.00 KSh | +150.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 210.00 KSh | 253.05 KSh | +20.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 237.50 KSh | 319.95 KSh | +34.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 260.00 KSh | 350.00 KSh | +34.6 % |
Transportation | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 100.00 KSh | 100.00 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3,478.26 KSh | 4,240.00 KSh | +21.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 KSh | 200.00 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 160.93 KSh | 289.68 KSh | +80.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 KSh | 300.00 KSh | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 635.20 KSh | 782.33 KSh | +23.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,625,000.00 KSh | 2,400,000.00 KSh | +47.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,900,000.00 KSh | 2,276,923.08 KSh | +19.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,741.33 KSh | 3,712.82 KSh | -0.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,768.18 KSh | 1,836.36 KSh | +3.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,218.44 KSh | 5,210.64 KSh | -0.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6,000.00 KSh | 5,797.52 KSh | -3.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ? | 2,255.74 KSh | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 700.00 KSh | 800.00 KSh | +14.3 % |
Childcare | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,854.17 KSh | 19,861.11 KSh | +0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 500,000.00 KSh | 948,850.50 KSh | +89.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,412.83 KSh | 2,412.83 KSh | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,123.81 KSh | 3,123.81 KSh | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,000.00 KSh | 6,934.78 KSh | +38.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 6,604.12 KSh | 6,604.12 KSh | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 30,000.00 KSh | 54,000.00 KSh | +80.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,000.00 KSh | 25,100.00 KSh | +67.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 50,000.00 KSh | 144,615.38 KSh | +189.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,000.00 KSh | 61,250.00 KSh | +75.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 14,804.15 KSh | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 8,657.12 KSh | |
Salaries And Financing | Nakuru Edit |
Nairobi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 50,000.00 KSh | 55,000.00 KSh | +10.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.50 | 13.41 | +7.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 3 | 145 |
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