Kenya
Kenya's dynamic capital, a gateway to world-famous safari parks, with a growing tech scene (Silicon Savannah), vibrant nightlife, and a unique urban-meets-wild character.
#194 of 250
71% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 423
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Nairobi is the 194. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 423 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is clothing, 72% below the median: jeans (levis or similar) $ 27, summer dress (chain store) $ 19. You also get off lightly on healthcare, entertainment.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
34 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/nairobi. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 9.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 14.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 12.07 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 2.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 2.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bread (500g) | 0.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 2.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 0.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 0.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 30.83 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
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