Nairobi cost of living breakdown

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

How Nairobi compares

Groceries$494

Rent$450

Activities$313

Utilities$58

Dining$53

Transport$35

Buffer$143

Total$1,546

How Nairobi compares

Nairobitop 100% in Africa · Most expensive in country

$1,546

Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources

Confidence: Medium

Compared across Africa

13 cities tracked

Budget Lab — Nairobi, Kenya