Is expat life in Nairobi expensive?

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on 6 May 2014

Hi everyone ! I have got a job offer from Nairobi. They are offering me $2500/Month after 30% tax deduction. Medical Insurance is provided by the company. Presently I am in India earning $1200/ Month after tax deduction. In India I save $600/ Month. I will be shifting to Nairobi with my wife. I need to know how much I will be able to save in Nairobi if I opt for 1 bedroom apartment in a decent society (not very high class)? They will be providing me car loan too. We are vegetarian and generally go out to some restaurants 3 times in a month in some decent restaurant (again not very high class). Please help me in deciding my migration to Nairobi considering following factors: 1. 1 bedroom rent 2. Electricity bill 3. Maid bill 4. Restaurant cost (3 times in a month) 5. Water bill 6. Grocery monthly (vegetarian) 7. Shopping (3-4 clothes/shoe per month) 8. Gas bill 9. Mobile bill (calling to India 30 mins/day) Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks folks !

Anonymous (not verified) on 6 May 2014 - 13:44

Hi Ashishva, I hope that you are well. I live in the United kingdom but my family own a relocation company for expatriates moving to Kenya for short term and/or long term assignments. The website is www.fathershandltd.com. You can contact the office at +254-737-280-440. You will get to speak to Becky, let her know that Debbie Hockley referred you. They will take good care of you. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to email me at debbie@setyourmark.org. Best wishes, Debbie

Anonymous (not verified) on 8 May 2014 - 09:35

Hi Ashisheva,

Take a look at the Cost of Living in Nairobi page and work out how much you expect to spend per month.

Much of it will depend on your own lifestyle and what you wish to spend your money on.

Good luck

Shantalie

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