- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Canada
- Nairobi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (C$5.03) | C$15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling583 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (C$4.28) | C$5.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling109 (C$1.37) | C$2.17 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (C$2.02) | C$4.84 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (C$1.59) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (C$5.99) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (C$2.97) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (C$2.10) | C$3.31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (C$1.75) | C$3.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (C$10) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling153 (C$1.92) | C$2.51 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (C$0.83) | C$2.07 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (C$1,149) | C$1,576 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (C$792) | C$1,122 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (C$41) | C$109 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (C$524) | C$1,019 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (C$249) | C$774 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (C$21) | C$66 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (C$53) | C$40 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,495 (C$497) | C$377 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,350 (C$155) | C$98 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling790 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling433 (C$5.45) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (C$55) | C$59 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (C$49) | C$40 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (C$65) | C$92 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (C$29,574) | C$22,749 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (C$1.42) | C$1.26 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (C$50) | C$65 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,205 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling654 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,706 (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,761 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling389 (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling332 (C$4.18) | C$3.72 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling546 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (C$1.52) | C$3.09 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling132 (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling886 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,658 (C$33) | C$46 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,131 (C$27) | C$101 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (C$31) | C$87 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling664 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (C$2.87) | C$5.53 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (C$2.52) | C$5.67 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling93,891 (C$1,182) | C$549 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.86 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,273 (C$92) | C$35 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (C$2.27) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,207 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,516
(Shilling279,345)
in Nairobi.
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