- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling561 (1,985 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling584 (2,069 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling415 (1,470 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (339 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (617 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (401 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling713 (2,524 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling229 (809 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling88 (312 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling178 (630 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,386 (4,910 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling157 (557 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (199 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling142,414 (504,334 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,724 (282,327 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,218 (25,560 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling81,116 (287,258 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,971 (148,634 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (19,812 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,356 (11,885 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,875 (137,669 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,674 (37,801 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (2,197 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (8,792 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 491% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,134 (11,099 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,640 (12,889 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,512 (19,521 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,062 (17,925 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (4,148,025 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling108 (382 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,374 (15,490 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (989 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,280 (4,533 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (11,843 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (1,370 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling261 (924 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling378 (1,340 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (430 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (525 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (2,964 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,259 (7,999 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,243 (4,401 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (7,796 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (15,374 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (2,208 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (1,105 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (795 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (277,101 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling5.40 (19 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,325 (29,480 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (857 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.541
NGN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,647 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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