Cost of living in Kenya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling624 (2,080 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling754 (2,515 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling379 (1,266 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (397 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (754 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling114 (380 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling706 (2,355 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (917 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (365 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling236 (787 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,461 (4,875 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling192 (640 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling59 (197 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling131,875 (439,913 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (187,289 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling15,047 (50,195 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling63,358 (211,353 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (78,059 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling8,455 (28,205 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (19,591 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,137 (143,897 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling23,937 (79,851 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling700 (2,336 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (6,989 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (9,203 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (18,882 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (19,257 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (8,230,309 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (536 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (13,677 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (594 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (1,067 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling4,026 (13,429 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (1,110 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (1,029 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (1,464 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (334 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (408 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,306 (4,355 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kenya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,290 (10,976 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (5,290 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (5,337 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,205 (14,027 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,300 (4,337 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling295 (985 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (868 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (88,552 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (14 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,256 (17,532 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (1,021 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 507 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.336
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Cost of living in Kenya is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria
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