Nairobi, Kenya

In 2022, a single person living in Nairobi needs approximately KES 93,720/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around KES 184,492/month. Nairobi is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nairobi costs approximately KES 57,200/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around KES 110,000/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Nairobi are approximately KES 19,360 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Nairobi costs KES 3,696 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Nairobi average KES 7,480 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Nairobi is located in Kenya (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of KES 57,200/month and total single-person expenses around KES 93,720/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Nairobi costs approximately KES 748 in 2022. Budget around KES 5,984/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Nairobi from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 26.8% over this period (from KES 57,200 in 2022 to KES 72,548 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Nairobi in 2022, a single person needs approximately KES 93,720/month. This covers rent (KES 57,200), groceries (KES 19,360), transport (KES 3,696), utilities (KES 7,480) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around KES 184,492/month.