Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (1,981 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (2,168 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (1,636 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (434 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling250 (892 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (357 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (3,810 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (990 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (360 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (695 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (3,663 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (606 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (180 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling124,599 (444,882 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (197,575 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (71,032 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (183,846 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (83,046 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (33,592 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (19,256 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (141,344 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (27,735 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (2,389 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (1,082 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (9,220 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (9,730 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (18,258 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (19,692 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (10,641,361 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling117 (419 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (13,073 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (636 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (1,143 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (7,141 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (1,188 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (1,101 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (1,567 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (409 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (436 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (2,573 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (6,531 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (5,020 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (5,713 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (12,402 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (2,305 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (986 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (852 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (94,781 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (14 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,491 (8,896 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling288 (1,028 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 581 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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