Nairobi is the fourth most expensive city in Africa to live in according to a cost of living index published by Expatistan, an online a cost of living calculator.

When it comes to furnished accommodation, or popping out for a fast food combo meal, Nairobi is the most expensive city in Africa.

This may not come as news to those on lower pay but it won’t make them feel any better to learn that according to Expatistan, Nairobi is the fourth cheapest place in Africa when it comes to the employing domestic labour.

TEN MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES IN AFRICA (BASED ON COST OF LIVING)

1. Harare (Zimbabwe)
2. Port Louis (Mauritius)
3. Pretoria (South Africa)
4. Nairobi (Kenya)
5. Johannesburg (South Africa)
6. Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
7. Windhoek (Namibia)
8. Capetown (South Africa)
9. Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
10. Durban (South Africa)