Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling648 (7,736 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling755 (9,016 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling461 (5,504 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (1,173 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling241 (2,883 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling109 (1,305 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling876 (10,461 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (3,378 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling127 (1,518 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling304 (3,635 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,499 (17,908 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling188 (2,245 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling43 (519 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling156,758 (1,872,181 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling93,468 (1,116,300 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,126 (85,108 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling65,576 (783,184 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling52,568 (627,824 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,581 (54,714 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,272 (39,082 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling36,351 (434,140 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling16,041 (191,576 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling991 (11,832 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling550 (6,569 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,708 (80,119 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,827 (33,761 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,950 (106,890 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling7,335 (87,608 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,538,990 (30,323,485 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling180 (2,148 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,746 (56,683 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling303 (3,619 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling414 (4,945 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,204 (26,322 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling1,000 (11,943 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling250 (2,986 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (3,583 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling201 (2,404 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling161 (1,922 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling738 (8,811 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,541 (30,348 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,871 (22,342 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,518 (30,070 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,892 (58,428 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling749 (8,944 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling374 (4,462 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling330 (3,940 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (955,450 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,740 (56,611 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling296 (3,536 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria
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