- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Canada
- Nairobi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (C$5.27) | C$15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling577 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (C$4.48) | C$5.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling106 (C$1.39) | C$2.05 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (C$2.12) | C$4.81 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (C$1.67) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (C$3.11) | C$4.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (C$2.20) | C$3.34 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (C$1.83) | C$3.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling157 (C$2.07) | C$2.41 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (C$0.87) | C$2.01 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (C$1,203) | C$1,651 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (C$830) | C$1,142 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (C$43) | C$102 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (C$549) | C$1,038 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (C$261) | C$779 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (C$22) | C$66 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (C$56) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,041 (C$528) | C$351 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,314 (C$162) | C$86 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling769 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 (C$5.09) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (C$57) | C$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (C$52) | C$40 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (C$108) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (C$68) | C$92 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (C$30,978) | C$22,749 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (C$1.49) | C$1.27 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,205 (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling668 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,266 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,700 (C$49) | C$82 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling366 (C$4.83) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling318 (C$4.19) | C$3.72 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling542 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling127 (C$1.67) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (C$1.75) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling961 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,473 (C$33) | C$46 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,548 (C$34) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (C$33) | C$85 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling619 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (C$3.00) | C$5.34 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (C$2.64) | C$5.67 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling83,474 (C$1,100) | C$549 | + 100% | |
| 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$96) | C$35 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (C$2.37) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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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$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,330
(Shilling252,642)
in Nairobi.
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