WHERE TO BUY CHEAP THINGS IN NAIROBI

WHERE TO BUY CHEAP THINGS IN NAIROBI

These are the places where you can things cheaply in Nairobi:

1. Gikomba
2. Kamukunji.
3. Dubois Road Market.
4. Marikiti Market
5. River Road Market.
6. Nyamakima
7. Toi Market

Gikomba Market (best place to buy cheap clothes in nairobi)

Gikomba.  This is the largest market for second hand clothes in Kenya. The common name for second-hand clothes in Kenya is Mitumba.

This market is located along Kamukunji Road in Nairobi. For you to get to Gikomba you have to board a matatu at Gill House station. You will pay around Kes 100 from Gill house station to Gikomba.

Gikomba is a market for all types of things ranging from clothes, shoes, books and bedding. However what the market is most famous for is Mitumba. This is the go to place for Kenyans who need cheap clothes.

In Kenya you can buy clothes in bulk that is in bales or in single. No matter your shopping needs clothes at Gikomba are generally cheap.

The most expensive bale at Gikomba goes for around Kes 50000 and not more than that. If you choose to buy in single pairs the price is around Kes 100 per a piece of clothing.

Best shop to buy Mitumba bales in Gikomba Kutus Bales Mitumba Bales

Kamukunji (Best place to buy households in Nairobi CBD)

Kamukunji , is the go-to place for cheap utensils. For all your pantry needs this market is highly recommended for you.

The items most commonly found in Gikomba are kitchen items, bathroom décor, kitchen counter décor and many more others.

For you to get to Kamukunji you take a bus from Gill house to Landhies. The fare to this place is around Kes 50.

The cost of items at Kamukunji is between Kes 300-1000 which is considered quite cheap here in Kenya.

Dubois Road Market. (best place to buy beauty products in Nairobi)

Dubois Road Market. For all your beauty products, jewelry, perfumes, and hair products needs this is the perfect market for you to go.

This market is located near Odeon and Riverroad in the central business district. CBD

However, the market is rife with fake beauty products so beware when you go shopping there.

The cost of beauty products in this market is quite cheap which to most Kenyans can afford

Marikiti Market.

4. Marikiti Market. This is the go to place for all your cheap vegetables. In this market just to give an example you can buy a bunch of spinach for as little as Kes 10 bob. Can you just imagine how cheap this is?

So for all your vegetables and cereals needs this is the perfect market for you.

The location of Marikiti market is along Digo Road just before you get to Barclays bank roundabout.

The cost of groceries at Marikiti market is between Kes 10 to Kes 100.

5. River Road Market. This is quite a diverse market. You can find items such as electronics, household items, bras and many more things in this place.

The most interesting thing about this market is that hawkers even display their products along the streets and their wares are quite cheap.

However beware the market is rife with substandard goods so be very scrutinizing while shopping here.

The market is located just after Nyamakima in the central business district.

A Category of Things and Where to buy them cheaply

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the cheapest online shopping in Kenya?

The cheapest online shopping store in Kenya is Kilimall. For this online store you can order anything and have it delivered to your door step anywhere in the country within a day.

Other online stores in Kenya are Jumia, Carrefour, Masoko, Sky garden and Shopit among many others.

Are things expensive in Nairobi?

Well the cost of living in Nairobi is quite expensive compared to other towns in Kenya. This means things are quite expensive in Nairobi. For you to live a little bit comfortably in Nairobi you need at least Kes 50000 as a single family. For a family of four this translates to around Kes 200000 per month.

What can a tourist buy in Kenya?

A tourist in Kenya can buy the following items:

1. Maasai artifacts that are beards among many other things
2. Maasai blankets
3. Kikois and Khangas
4. Baskets
5. Bowls which are bearded
6. Wooden sculptures
7. Maasai spears and Rungu
8. Handbags made from Baobab
9. Kenyan coffee which is one of the best in the world
10. Carvings from Soapstone
11. Kenyans take their beer while warm but a cold one is always available
12. Maasai flipflops

What is the biggest market in Nairobi?

The biggest and the largest open-air market in Kenya is Ngara market.