Cost of Living in Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya ยท East Africa
Monthly budget from $575 โ full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$575
/mo
Standard
$1,235
/mo
Comfort
$2,860
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $300 | $160 | $45 | $70 | $575/mo |
| Standard | $650 | $320 | $95 | $170 | $1,235/mo |
| Comfort | $1,600 | $620 | $210 | $430 | $2,860/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Silicon Savannah with mobile money innovation, national park in the city, and safari access
Internet: 30 Mbps
Safety: 3.1/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5