- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Canada
- Nairobi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (C$5.24) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling625 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (C$4.46) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (C$1.34) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (C$2.11) | C$4.08 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (C$1.66) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (C$3.09) | C$3.73 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (C$2.19) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (C$1.82) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (C$11) | C$16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling153 (C$2.01) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (C$0.86) | C$1.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (C$1,197) | C$1,145 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (C$825) | C$990 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (C$546) | C$919 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (C$259) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (C$22) | C$64 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,686 (C$520) | C$392 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,313 (C$161) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling801 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling188 (C$2.46) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (C$57) | C$61 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (C$51) | C$41 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (C$107) | C$95 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (C$68) | C$87 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (C$30,811) | C$22,684 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (C$1.48) | C$1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (C$52) | C$47 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,529 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling579 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,677 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,184 (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling363 (C$4.77) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling325 (C$4.26) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling611 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 (C$1.70) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling194 (C$2.54) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling696 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,585 (C$34) | C$43 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,742 (C$36) | C$84 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (C$33) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling902 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (C$2.99) | C$5.44 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (C$2.62) | C$5.57 | - 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Shilling20,626 (C$270) | C$141 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.86 (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,273 (C$95) | C$34 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (C$2.36) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 788 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,780
(Shilling135,738)
in Nairobi.
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