Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling551 (2,105 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling659 (2,520 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling356 (1,359 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (381 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling197 (754 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling104 (397 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling564 (2,155 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (959 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling92 (353 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling203 (775 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,074 (4,103 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling162 (618 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (203 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling112,926 (431,586 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling60,166 (229,946 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (32,482 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling56,349 (215,355 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,281 (88,978 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,266 (16,306 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,444 (16,983 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling45,255 (172,957 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,053 (46,064 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,479 (5,652 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling200 (764 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,726 (10,417 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,566 (9,808 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,150 (19,683 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,684 (21,722 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (6,103,906 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling111 (426 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,548 (13,559 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling210 (803 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,886 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 21,360 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling343 (1,311 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling225 (860 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling650 (2,484 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (382 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling60 (229 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (1,147 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,957 (7,478 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,541 (5,889 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 18,463 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (16,059 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling784 (2,995 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling282 (1,077 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (966 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling37,703 (144,095 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 108 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (20,439 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling248 (948 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 905 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.822
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Cost of living in Kenya is about the same as in Nigeria
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