Nairobi is the most expensive of Kenya's 3 priced cities — $578 a month in essentials, 33% above Mombasa at $435. The average net salary of $433 covers that 0.7×. 94.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 15.7 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 18°C, Mar 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $221 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $431 |
| Groceries | $93 |
| Dining out | $122 |
| Utilities | $96 |
| Local transport | $46 |
| Essentials / mo | $578 |
| Avg net salary | $433 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $527 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,161 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Nairobi, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.64 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $34.82 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.19 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.69 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.32 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.71 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.54 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.88 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.64 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.24 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.24 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.07 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.99 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.73 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $46.42 |
| Taxi start | $1.55 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.55 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.53 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $60.18 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.01 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.51 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $47.61 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.74 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Nairobi has 94.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 3rd-highest of 6 Kenya cities we track. Kenya's national figure is 97.1, so Nairobi runs 3 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.4°C | 20.2°C | 65% | 54% | 36 mm |
| Feb | 21.2°C | 20.8°C | 61% | 52% | 27 mm |
| Mar | 21.6°C | 21.4°C | 63% | 57% | 55 mm |
| Apr | 20.5°C | 21.4°C | 76% | 78% | 146 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 20.4°C | 77% | 73% | 91 mm |
| Jun | 18.4°C | 18.6°C | 74% | 74% | 41 mm |
| Jul | 17.8°C | 17.6°C | 72% | 79% | 16 mm |
| Aug | 18.1°C | 17.7°C | 68% | 70% | 17 mm |
| Sep | 19.1°C | 18.7°C | 66% | 64% | 27 mm |
| Oct | 20.4°C | 20.1°C | 65% | 68% | 41 mm |
| Nov | 19.7°C | 20°C | 75% | 72% | 87 mm |
| Dec | 19.8°C | 19.9°C | 73% | 61% | 48 mm |
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