- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Canada
- Nairobi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (C$4.89) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling719 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (C$4.16) | C$5.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling112 (C$1.37) | C$2.40 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (C$1.97) | C$4.13 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (C$1.55) | C$2.54 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (C$5.81) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (C$2.88) | C$3.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (C$2.04) | C$3.02 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (C$1.70) | C$2.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling155 (C$1.89) | C$2.18 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (C$0.80) | C$1.87 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (C$1,116) | C$1,186 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (C$769) | C$982 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (C$40) | C$104 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (C$509) | C$919 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (C$242) | C$695 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (C$20) | C$64 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (C$52) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling37,334 (C$456) | C$393 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,955 (C$158) | C$111 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling883 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling156 (C$1.91) | C$25 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (C$53) | C$61 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (C$48) | C$41 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (C$28,723) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (C$1.38) | C$1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (C$49) | C$47 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,526 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling579 (C$7) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,688 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,400 (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling400 (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling335 (C$4.10) | C$2.88 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling590 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling130 (C$1.59) | C$3.16 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling197 (C$2.40) | C$2.53 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling698 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,814 (C$34) | C$45 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,865 (C$23) | C$84 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (C$31) | C$89 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling903 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (C$2.78) | C$5.72 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (C$2.44) | C$5.43 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Shilling22,561 (C$276) | C$141 | + 96% | |
| 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$89) | C$34 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (C$2.20) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 799 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,401
(Shilling196,459)
in Nairobi.
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