Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 54% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Nigeria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (Shilling282) | Shilling623 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (Shilling339) | Shilling1,097 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (Shilling176) | Shilling512 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (Shilling123) | Shilling125 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (Shilling118) | Shilling300 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (Shilling96) | Shilling81 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (Shilling446) | Shilling691 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (Shilling200) | Shilling224 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (Shilling140) | Shilling106 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (Shilling53) | Shilling236 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (Shilling430) | Shilling1,531 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (Shilling79) | Shilling180 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (Shilling69) | Shilling69 | + 0% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Nigeria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (Shilling41,774) | Shilling136,525 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (Shilling34,693) | Shilling60,816 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (Shilling6,294) | Shilling7,965 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (Shilling48,117) | Shilling52,746 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (Shilling35,256) | Shilling25,285 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (Shilling6,944) | Shilling2,500 | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (Shilling1,860) | Shilling5,475 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (Shilling17,632) | Shilling20,000 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (Shilling6,766) | Shilling15,000 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (Shilling295) | Shilling1,000 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Nigeria | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (Shilling850) | Shilling2,224 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (Shilling2,111) | Shilling3,063 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (Shilling2,744) | Shilling6,171 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (Shilling5,379) | Shilling6,290 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 55% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Nigeria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (Shilling367,578) | Shilling2,367,810 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (Shilling52) | Shilling200 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (Shilling2,384) | Shilling4,328 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 68% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Nigeria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (Shilling111) | Shilling1,000 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,789 ₦ (Shilling567) | Shilling1,800 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (Shilling1,412) | Shilling2,960 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (Shilling191) | Shilling200 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (Shilling235) | Shilling313 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (Shilling152) | Shilling1,100 | - 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (Shilling45) | Shilling237 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (Shilling65) | Shilling150 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (Shilling186) | Shilling1,247 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Nigeria | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (Shilling938) | Shilling2,138 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (Shilling658) | Shilling1,561 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (Shilling1,670) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (Shilling2,786) | Shilling4,289 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (Shilling1,317) | Shilling795 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Shilling305 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (Shilling83) | Shilling262 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (Shilling4,124) | Shilling80,000 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (Shilling1.00) | Shilling3.76 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (Shilling1,121) | Shilling5,916 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (Shilling185) | Shilling337 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 529 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in Kenya
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