You don't need to spend big to eat out in Nairobi. Here's what's currently tracked at or under KSh 1,000 per meal:
- Single Espresso (Java House) - KSh 220
- Single Cappuccino (Java House) - KSh 290
- Single Caffe Latte (Java House) - KSh 300
- Streetwise Burger (KFC) - KSh 350
- Zinger Burger Meal (KFC, combo) - KSh 850
- 3 Piece Chicken + Chips + Coleslaw (Galito's) - KSh 860
- 4 Piece Chicken Deal (Galito's) - KSh 999
Coffee is the cheapest way to eat/drink out on this list, unsurprisingly, but the real value comparison is between the KFC Zinger combo (KSh 850, includes sides and a drink) and the standalone Streetwise Burger (KSh 350, no sides) - the combo costs 2.4x more but includes a full meal, not just a 2.4x bigger burger.
Combo meals vs. à la carte
Across every chain we track, a "meal" or "combo" listing consistently beats buying the same items separately - if you're getting sides and a drink anyway, the combo price is close to always the better deal.