Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling673 (2,436 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling599 (2,166 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling408 (1,477 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (362 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling199 (718 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling102 (369 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling732 (2,649 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (1,024 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling107 (388 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling194 (701 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,361 (4,926 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (613 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (177 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling118,369 (428,280 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,527 (204,523 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,228 (22,534 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling73,257 (265,058 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling47,410 (171,536 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,635 (13,153 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,331 (12,052 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,837 (136,899 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,345 (37,429 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling740 (2,676 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling500 (1,809 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,331 (8,435 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,776 (10,043 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,269 (22,682 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,358 (19,387 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,779,890 (6,439,954 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (402 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,868 (13,994 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling226 (818 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling806 (2,916 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,033 (7,355 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling277 (1,003 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling388 (1,404 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling329 (1,189 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling165 (597 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling166 (599 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling767 (2,775 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,793 (6,487 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,323 (4,786 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (7,236 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,115 (14,890 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling559 (2,022 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling310 (1,122 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling236 (855 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling46,243 (167,315 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.20 (12 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,105 (18,472 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling304 (1,101 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,562 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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