Cost of Living Comparison Between Kericho and Nairobi Cost of Living Comparison Between Kericho and Nairobi

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Kericho is 24.3% cheaper than Nairobi without rent, and 41.8% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Kericho is 18.7% cheaper than Nairobi without rent, and 44.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.28 KESĀ 294
$5.35 KESĀ 691
-57.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.13 KESĀ 2,729
$38.93 KESĀ 5,026
-45.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.61 KESĀ 853
$6.89 KESĀ 890
-4.06%
Cappuccino
$2.45 KESĀ 316
$2.45 KESĀ 316
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 KESĀ 48.39
$0.76 KESĀ 98.1
-51.32%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 KESĀ 64.1
$0.54 KESĀ 70.2
-7.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.27 KESĀ 293
$2.36 KESĀ 305
-3.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 KESĀ 156
$2.98 KESĀ 385
-59.40%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.60 KESĀ 78.0
$0.93 KESĀ 119
-35.48%
White Bread (500g)
$0.45 KESĀ 57.9
$0.56 KESĀ 72.4
-19.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 KESĀ 156
$1.60 KESĀ 207
-24.38%
Eggs
$1.70 KESĀ 219
$1.70 KESĀ 220
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.52 KESĀ 1,487
$11.42 KESĀ 1,475
0.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.73 KESĀ 869
$6.88 KESĀ 888
-2.18%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.25 KESĀ 548
$5.47 KESĀ 706
-22.30%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 KESĀ 394
$3.15 KESĀ 407
-3.17%
Banana (1kg)
$1.05 KESĀ 135
$1.05 KESĀ 135
-
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 KESĀ 270
$2.11 KESĀ 272
-0.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.01 KESĀ 130
$1.01 KESĀ 130
-
Potato (1kg)
$0.73 KESĀ 94.0
$1.03 KESĀ 134
-29.13%
Onion (1kg)
$0.72 KESĀ 93.5
$1.13 KESĀ 146
-36.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.33 KESĀ 42.00
$0.69 KESĀ 89.1
-52.17%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 KESĀ 83.6
$0.75 KESĀ 97.0
-13.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.06 KESĀ 395
$3.02 KESĀ 390
1.32%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.84 KESĀ 1,528
$11.87 KESĀ 1,533
-0.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.28 KESĀ 294
$2.28 KESĀ 295
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.82 KESĀ 364
$2.73 KESĀ 352
3.30%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.79 KESĀ 102
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$31.46 KESĀ 4,062
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.57 KESĀ 203
$1.53 KESĀ 198
2.61%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.57 KESĀ 203
$1.53 KESĀ 198
2.61%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.87 KESĀ 370
$2.95 KESĀ 381
-2.71%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.07 KESĀ 138
$1.53 KESĀ 198
-30.07%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.9K KESĀ 2.8M
$21.9K KESĀ 2.8M
0.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.7K KESĀ 2.5M
$20.4K KESĀ 2.6M
-3.18%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$34.96 KESĀ 4,514
$33.71 KESĀ 4,353
3.71%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.01 KESĀ 2,196
$17.03 KESĀ 2,199
-0.12%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.55 KESĀ 5,107
$38.73 KESĀ 5,000
2.12%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$42.42 KESĀ 5,477
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$20.09 KESĀ 2,594
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.06 KESĀ 782
$6.29 KESĀ 812
-3.66%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$201 KESĀ 26.0K
$201 KESĀ 25.9K
0.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,171 KESĀ 1.1M
$8,031 KESĀ 1.0M
1.74%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$17.98 KESĀ 2,322
$18.05 KESĀ 2,331
-0.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.26 KESĀ 3,132
$24.44 KESĀ 3,155
-0.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$65.8 KESĀ 8,499
$64.4 KESĀ 8,315
2.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$56.6 KESĀ 7,311
$56.6 KESĀ 7,308
0.05%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$455 KESĀ 58.7K
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$188 KESĀ 24.2K
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,114 KESĀ 143.8K
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$427 KESĀ 55.1K
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,605 KESĀ 207.2K
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$906 KESĀ 117.0K
-
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Kericho
Nairobi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$396 KESĀ 51.1K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
14.84
14.84
-

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Last update for Kericho: March 1, 2026

Last update for Nairobi: March 1, 2026

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