Moving to Nigeria from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kenya to Nigeria, you would find that Nigeria is 27.5% more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,705,750 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly NGN145,365,908 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kenya to Nigeria.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,705,750 → NGN145,365,908
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 24.5% less
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 7.8% less
Housing
pay 2.4 times more
Childcare
pay 66.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Nigeria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Kenya generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kenya performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
Kenya passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nigeria than Kenya?
No — Nigeria is on average about 41% more expensive than Kenya. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NGN36,341,477 in Nigeria on a KES9,705,750 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Nigeria has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Kenya?
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
