All 20 neighborhoods in Nairobi ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runda | $640/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 2 | Westlands | $625/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | Karen | $610/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Muthaiga | $600/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 5 | Kilimani | $590/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 6 | Lavington | $575/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 7 | Gigiri | $575/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 8 | Spring Valley | $560/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 9 | Kileleshwa | $550/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 10 | Kitisuru | $550/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 11 | Upper Hill | $540/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 12 | Hurlingham | $540/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Lang'ata | $475/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 14 | Parklands | $460/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 15 | South B | $440/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 16 | Donholm | $375/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 17 | Eastleigh | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 18 | Kasarani | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 19 | Kayole | $310/mo | 0.62x | -38% |
| 20 | Kibera | $275/mo | 0.55x | -45% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Runda is approximately 28% more expensive than the Nairobi average. 1-bedroom rent is $640/mo vs $500/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Nairobi, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.