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Nairobi vs Dadaab

Kenya vs Kenya · 416 km apart

Nairobi

Kenya

KSh68,444 ($531)

single / month

VS

Dadaab

Kenya

KSh51,600 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseNairobiDadaabCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.46$4.20Dadaab
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$21.84$16.80Dadaab
Cappuccino$1.64$1.26Dadaab
Monthly groceries (single person)$124$95.20Dadaab
Monthly public transport pass$20.02$15.40Dadaab
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$52.78$40.60Dadaab
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$15.29$11.76Dadaab
Fitness club membership$15.29$11.76Dadaab
Cinema ticket$4.00$3.08Dadaab
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$239$173Dadaab
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$167$120Dadaab
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$500$360Dadaab
Total single-person budget$531$400Dadaab
Average net salary$520$400

Verdict

Dadaab is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nairobi runs about $531 versus $400 in Dadaab — a difference of roughly 25%.

Salary-adjusted, Dadaab leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Nairobi  ·  Full cost of living in Dadaab

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nairobi cheaper than Dadaab?
No. Nairobi costs an estimated $531 per month for a single person, about 25% more than Dadaab at $400.
How far is Nairobi from Dadaab?
The straight-line distance between Nairobi and Dadaab is approximately 416 km (258 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Nairobi or Dadaab?
The estimated average net salary is $520 in Nairobi and $400 in Dadaab. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Nairobi versus $0 in Dadaab per month.