Nairobi, Kenya

In 2025, a single person living in Nairobi needs approximately KES 113,423/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around KES 223,277/month. Nairobi is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nairobi costs approximately KES 69,225/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around KES 133,125/month. Rent has changed +6.5% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Nairobi are approximately KES 23,430 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Nairobi costs KES 4,473 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Nairobi average KES 9,053 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Nairobi is located in Kenya (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of KES 69,225/month and total single-person expenses around KES 113,423/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Nairobi costs approximately KES 905 in 2025. Budget around KES 7,242/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 2025, a single person needs approximately KES 113,423/month. This covers rent (KES 69,225), groceries (KES 23,430), transport (KES 4,473), utilities (KES 9,053) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around KES 223,277/month.