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Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling686 (2,435 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling625 (2,217 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling431 (1,531 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling102 (361 ₦) | 944 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling184 (654 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling119 (423 ₦) | 668 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling744 (2,643 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling250 (887 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling96 (340 ₦) | 774 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling174 (617 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,526 (5,416 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling162 (574 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling58 (207 ₦) | 356 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling139,999 (497,027 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling67,887 (241,015 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,836 (24,270 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling82,123 (291,554 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling31,415 (111,531 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling4,410 (15,656 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,660 (12,993 ₦) | 7,853 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,934 (138,223 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,470 (37,172 ₦) | 33,215 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling605 (2,148 ₦) | 1,633 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling464 (1,647 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,175 (11,273 ₦) | 8,552 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,774 (13,398 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,626 (19,973 ₦) | 17,570 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,410 (15,655 ₦) | 28,730 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,826,750 (6,485,368 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling115 (407 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,492 (15,946 ₦) | 10,446 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (1,243 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,152 (4,090 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,246 (11,525 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling447 (1,588 ₦) | 1,377 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling321 (1,141 ₦) | 1,255 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling459 (1,631 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (430 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling177 (630 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling949 (3,370 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,435 (8,646 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,202 (4,267 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling3,926 (13,940 ₦) | 16,279 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,018 (14,266 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling595 (2,112 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling290 (1,029 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling218 (774 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling28,109 (99,792 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (14 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,642 (20,030 ₦) | 16,394 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling253 (898 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.550
NGN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,402 prices entered by 222 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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