Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling644 (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling591 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling430 (C$5.69) | C$5.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling189 (C$2.50) | C$4.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (C$1.50) | C$3.04 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling818 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling263 (C$3.48) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling120 (C$1.59) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling188 (C$2.49) | C$3.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,440 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling173 (C$2.29) | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling45 (C$0.60) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling161,566 (C$2,137) | C$2,136 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling62,043 (C$820) | C$1,241 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,881 (C$104) | C$133 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling86,199 (C$1,140) | C$1,120 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling29,267 (C$387) | C$806 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,960 (C$52) | C$66 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,923 (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,014 (C$516) | C$311 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,565 (C$126) | C$97 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling556 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling518 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,688 (C$49) | C$60 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,349 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,922 (C$78) | C$98 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,740 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,635,010 (C$21,621) | C$22,935 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling107 (C$1.42) | C$1.39 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,316 (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling940 (C$12) | - | - | |
| 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) | Shilling384 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (C$18) | C$22 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (C$38) | C$77 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling335 (C$4.43) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (C$4.69) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (C$1.79) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (C$1.84) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,096 (C$14) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,529 (C$33) | C$52 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,357 (C$18) | C$26 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (C$37) | C$117 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,540 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling444 (C$5.88) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling322 (C$4.26) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling226 (C$2.99) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling60,631 (C$802) | C$647 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.73 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling6,740 (C$89) | C$35 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling256 (C$3.38) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 666 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,843 (Shilling366,260) in Nairobi.
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