Cost of Living in Nairobi
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Nairobi, Kenya.
Overall, the cost of living in Nairobi is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 22 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)18
Groceries index32
Dining out index26
Transport index14
Utilities index22
Median annual salary$7,000
Minimum wage$1.10/hr
Est. monthly childcare$250
Est. monthly healthcare premium$50
YoY inflation6.8%
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