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 415 Cities in the World.
9^th Cheapest 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 405 Cities in the World.
9^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 298 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 22 Cities in Africa

2^nd Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 25 Cities in Africa
3^rd Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 25 Cities in Africa
5^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 25 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/426	17^th/24	3^rd/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	4,000.00 KSh	Low	327^th/417	13^th/25	3^rd/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	700.00 KSh	Low	288^th/361	7^th/19	1^st/2
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	300.00 KSh	Low	287^th/400	6^th/21	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	400.00 KSh	Low	289^th/381	3^rd/17	1^st/4
Cappuccino (regular)	291.01 KSh	Low	308^th/427	7^th/25	4^th/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	77.35 KSh	Very Low	378^th/430	18^th/25	4^th/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	65.07 KSh	Low	329^th/426	10^th/25	3^rd/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	440.16 KSh	Very Low	374^th/432	16^th/25	4^th/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	66.14 KSh	Very Low	388^th/428	15^th/25	5^th/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	106.93 KSh	Moderate	250^th/425	5^th/25	2^nd/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	220.13 KSh	Very Low	366^th/424	19^th/25	4^th/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	671.69 KSh	Moderate	182^th/420	2^nd/25	1^st/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	346.77 KSh	Low	302^th/427	8^th/25	3^rd/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	287.88 KSh	Very Low	400^th/408	23^th/25	3^rd/5
Apples (1 lb)	145.29 KSh	Moderate	224^th/428	8^th/25	5^th/5
Banana (1 lb)	54.25 KSh	Very Low	403^th/430	23^th/25	5^th/5
Oranges (1 lb)	100.78 KSh	Low	263^th/402	7^th/25	4^th/5
Tomato (1 lb)	52.93 KSh	Very Low	362^th/408	14^th/25	4^th/5
Potato (1 lb)	54.66 KSh	Low	305^th/416	11^st/25	2^nd/5
Onion (1 lb)	61.76 KSh	Low	302^th/411	13^th/25	4^th/5
Lettuce (1 head)	77.28 KSh	Very Low	365^th/401	13^th/24	3^rd/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	84.48 KSh	Low	282^th/421	10^th/25	3^rd/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	1,500.00 KSh	High	132^th/402	1^st/19	1^st/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	253.45 KSh	High	131^st/392	4^th/21	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	320.86 KSh	Moderate	174^th/373	2^nd/19	1^st/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	350.00 KSh	Very Low	288^th/353	12^th/21	1^st/3
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Eastern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	100.00 KSh	Low	249^th/374	6^th/19	2^nd/4
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	4,480.00 KSh	Low	155^th/244	4^th/9	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	200.00 KSh	Low	169^th/262	4^th/18	2^nd/3
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	289.68 KSh	High	72^th/202	3^rd/11	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/431	3^rd/25	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	290^th/298	14^th/17	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	409^th/415	20^th/22	4^th/4
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,843.48 KSh	Low	286^th/425	8^th/25	2^nd/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	5,274.00 KSh	High	170^th/431	11^st/25	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	137^th/397	5^th/24	4^th/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,067.82 KSh	Moderate	125^th/226	2^nd/11	1^st/2
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	800.00 KSh	Low	293^th/377	11^st/19	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	250^th/290	9^th/20	2^nd/3
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	991,240.26 KSh	Low	117^th/192	3^rd/17	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	397^th/405	20^th/23	3^rd/4
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	3,242.86 KSh	Very Low	343^th/362	18^th/21	2^nd/3
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	7,431.82 KSh	Very Low	386^th/412	18^th/22	2^nd/4
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	6,819.96 KSh	Very Low	344^th/379	14^th/19	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	319^th/405	9^th/24	4^th/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	25,480.77 KSh	Very Low	365^th/404	16^th/25	5^th/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	141,250.00 KSh	Low	256^th/397	7^th/24	3^rd/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	61,136.36 KSh	Very Low	343^th/400	14^th/25	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	281^st/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/426	11^st/24	2^nd/4
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	13.52	Very High	33^th/387	4^th/14	3^rd/3

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