Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling985 (4,126 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling812 (3,400 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling446 (1,866 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling154 (645 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling284 (1,187 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling116 (484 Franc) | 873 Franc | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling861 (3,604 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling323 (1,353 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling115 (483 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling188 (788 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,537 (6,435 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling187 (783 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling106 (443 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling193,205 (809,013 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling99,181 (415,304 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling11,826 (49,519 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling91,253 (382,105 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (97,984 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (23,245 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (24,592 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (181,929 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (41,933 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (4,126 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,031 (4,316 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,111 (25,588 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (11,552 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,475 (48,048 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,621 (27,724 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,309,110 (9,669,004 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling193 (808 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling6,063 (25,387 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,501 (6,286 Franc) | 5,552 Franc | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 31% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (1,155 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (5,545 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,302 (13,826 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (1,472 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (1,533 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (2,065 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling116 (485 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (657 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,093 (4,576 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (16,458 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,610 (6,742 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (10,719 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,952 (24,921 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling959 (4,015 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling322 (1,347 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (1,089 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (190,325 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (17 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,386 (22,555 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling310 (1,300 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 274 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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