Cost of living comparison

Kenya

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Azerbaijan

Baku vs. Nairobi Cost of Living Summary

Baku is 3.3% more expensive than Nairobi.

Restaurants: pay 34.0% more in Baku
Groceries: pay 12.3% less in Baku
Transportation: pay 41.6% less in Baku
Housing: pay 24.6% more in Baku
Childcare: pay 15.1% less in Baku
Entertainment and Sports: pay 8.8% less in Baku
Clothing: pay 99.6% more in Baku

The cost of clothing, restaurants, and housing in Baku are more expensive than in Nairobi. Expenses including transportation, childcare, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Baku. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in Baku.

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Baku vs. Nairobi Cost Breakdown

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pay 34.0% more for restaurants

	Nairobi	Baku
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.16 KES799.26	$8.82 AZN15.00	+43.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.54 KES849.21	$8.09 AZN13.75	+23.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.64 KES83.49	$1.11 AZN1.89	+73.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.59 KES76.60	$0.60 AZN1.02	+2.1%
Average			+34.0%

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pay 12.3% less for groceries

	Nairobi	Baku
Bread 1 loaf	$0.55 KES71.20	$0.51 AZN0.87	-6.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.32 KES690.75	$2.59 AZN4.40	-51.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.32 KES430.19	$5.58 AZN9.49	+68.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.73 KES224.03	$2.02 AZN3.43	+16.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.90 KES375.95	$2.36 AZN4.01	-18.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.52 KES197.47	$0.59 AZN1.01	-61.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.08	$0.84 AZN1.43	+73.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.91 KES118.11	$0.72 AZN1.22	-20.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.51 KES65.97	$0.82 AZN1.39	+61.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.93	$0.35 AZN0.59	-29.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.19	$0.26 AZN0.44	-46.3%
Average			-12.3%

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pay 41.6% less for transportation

	Nairobi	Baku
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.96 KES773.87	$2.55 AZN4.34	-57.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.20 KES5,994.46	$21.18 AZN36.00	-54.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,558.36 KES3M	$23,529.41 AZN40,000.00	+9.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.86 KES1,798.34	$6.76 AZN11.50	-51.2%
Average			-41.6%

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pay 24.6% more for housing

	Nairobi	Baku
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$34.94 KES4,534.27	$15.29 AZN26.00	-56.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$445.43 KES57,799.49	$550.65 AZN936.11	+23.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$216.55 KES28,099.01	$315.38 AZN536.15	+45.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$42.75 KES5,547.48	$50.83 AZN86.41	+18.9%
Average			+24.6%

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pay 15.1% less for childcare

	Nairobi	Baku
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$248.58 KES32,255.88	$327.99 AZN557.58	+31.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,318.78 KES2M	$6,732.03 AZN11,444.44	-45.4%
Average			-15.1%

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pay 8.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Nairobi	Baku
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.31 KES299.72	$1.76 AZN3.00	-23.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.64 KES343.02	$3.51 AZN5.97	+32.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.54 KES459.57	$2.94 AZN5.00	-17.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$50.37 KES6,535.62	$48.53 AZN82.50	-3.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.70 KES999.08	$5.88 AZN10.00	-23.6%
Average			-8.8%

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pay 99.6% more for clothing

	Nairobi	Baku
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$28.10 KES3,646.63	$66.42 AZN112.92	+136.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$29.04 KES3,768.70	$55.49 AZN94.33	+91.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.92 KES9,073.43	$125.29 AZN213.00	+79.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$58.58 KES7,601.62	$114.97 AZN195.45	+96.3%
Average			+99.6%

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