Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (C$4.49) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (C$2.27) | C$4.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (C$1.09) | C$3.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (C$2.88) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (C$1.23) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (C$2.38) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (C$1.96) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (C$0.74) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (C$1,880) | C$2,136 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (C$832) | C$1,241 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (C$98) | C$133 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (C$883) | C$1,120 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (C$571) | C$806 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (C$43) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (C$49) | C$54 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (C$498) | C$311 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (C$136) | C$97 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (C$5.33) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (C$38) | C$60 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (C$36) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (C$89) | C$98 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (C$79) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (C$20,343) | C$22,935 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (C$1.21) | C$1.39 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (C$4.45) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (C$4.22) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (C$4.10) | C$3.85 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (C$5.71) | C$4.28 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (C$1.57) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (C$1.61) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (C$25) | C$52 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (C$15) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (C$32) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (C$51) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (C$3.64) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (C$2.81) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (C$708) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (C$61) | C$35 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (C$3.20) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 271 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,224 (Shilling364,992) in Nairobi.
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