Cost of Living Comparison Between Nairobi and Narok Cost of Living Comparison Between Nairobi and Narok

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Nairobi is 18.2% more expensive than Narok without rent, and 40.7% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Nairobi is 12.6% more expensive than Narok without rent, and 42.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.35 KESĀ 691
$5.58 KESĀ 721
-4.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.93 KESĀ 5,030
$38.21 KESĀ 4,938
1.88%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.89 KESĀ 891
$6.88 KESĀ 889
0.15%
Cappuccino
$2.45 KESĀ 317
$2.48 KESĀ 321
-1.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 KESĀ 98.2
$0.71 KESĀ 91.5
7.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.54 KESĀ 70.3
$0.50 KESĀ 64.5
8.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.36 KESĀ 305
$2.26 KESĀ 293
4.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.98 KESĀ 386
$2.83 KESĀ 366
5.30%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 KESĀ 120
$0.91 KESĀ 118
2.20%
White Bread (500g)
$0.56 KESĀ 72.5
$0.53 KESĀ 68.5
5.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.60 KESĀ 207
$1.65 KESĀ 213
-3.03%
Eggs
$1.70 KESĀ 220
$1.68 KESĀ 217
1.19%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.42 KESĀ 1,476
$11.70 KESĀ 1,511
-2.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.88 KESĀ 889
$6.86 KESĀ 887
0.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.47 KESĀ 707
$5.64 KESĀ 729
-3.01%
Apples (1kg)
$3.15 KESĀ 407
$3.17 KESĀ 409
-0.63%
Banana (1kg)
$1.05 KESĀ 135
$1.04 KESĀ 135
0.96%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.11 KESĀ 272
$2.10 KESĀ 271
0.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.01 KESĀ 130
$1.06 KESĀ 137
-4.72%
Potato (1kg)
$1.03 KESĀ 134
$1.06 KESĀ 137
-2.83%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 KESĀ 146
$1.17 KESĀ 151
-3.42%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 KESĀ 89.2
$0.70 KESĀ 89.9
-1.43%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 KESĀ 97.1
$0.76 KESĀ 98.6
-1.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.02 KESĀ 391
$3.11 KESĀ 401
-2.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.87 KESĀ 1,534
$6.86 KESĀ 886
73.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.28 KESĀ 295
$2.18 KESĀ 281
4.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 KESĀ 352
$2.74 KESĀ 354
-0.36%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.79 KESĀ 102
$1.54 KESĀ 199
-48.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.46 KESĀ 4,066
$47.03 KESĀ 6,078
-33.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.53 KESĀ 198
$1.57 KESĀ 203
-2.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.53 KESĀ 198
$1.52 KESĀ 196
0.66%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.95 KESĀ 381
$2.93 KESĀ 379
0.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 KESĀ 198
$1.36 KESĀ 176
12.50%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.9K KESĀ 2.8M
$21.3K KESĀ 2.8M
2.51%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.4K KESĀ 2.6M
$20.0K KESĀ 2.6M
2.05%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$33.71 KESĀ 4,356
$34.74 KESĀ 4,489
-2.96%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.03 KESĀ 2,201
$16.76 KESĀ 2,165
1.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$38.73 KESĀ 5,004
$39.24 KESĀ 5,070
-1.30%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.42 KESĀ 5,482
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$20.09 KESĀ 2,596
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.29 KESĀ 812
$6.12 KESĀ 790
2.78%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$201 KESĀ 26.0K
$202 KESĀ 26.1K
-0.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,031 KESĀ 1.0M
$8,109 KESĀ 1.0M
-0.96%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$18.05 KESĀ 2,333
$18.06 KESĀ 2,334
-0.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.44 KESĀ 3,158
$23.94 KESĀ 3,093
2.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$64.4 KESĀ 8,322
$64.3 KESĀ 8,302
0.23%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$56.6 KESĀ 7,314
$56.9 KESĀ 7,346
-0.44%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$455 KESĀ 58.8K
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$188 KESĀ 24.3K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,114 KESĀ 144.0K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$427 KESĀ 55.2K
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,605 KESĀ 207.4K
$1,581 KESĀ 204.3K
1.52%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$906 KESĀ 117.1K
$1,183 KESĀ 152.9K
-23.42%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Nairobi
Narok
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$396 KESĀ 51.1K
$307 KESĀ 39.7K
28.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
14.84
14.84
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Last update for Nairobi: March 1, 2026

Last update for Narok: March 2, 2026

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