Living · Kenya
Nairobi
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Nairobi.
LowCost
Caution: moderateSafety
GoodEnglish
4,700,000Population
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City Overview
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. Population, cost level and official links below.
Key facts
Population4,700,000
CostLow
EnglishGood
Directory-level figures. For detailed cost data, see the country’s living section and the tools below.
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Nairobi Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
How are the cost figures estimated?
Cost figures are Richbay editorial estimates of typical rent, food and transport, normalised to USD — indicative, not guaranteed. Verify locally before relying on them.