Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Eldoret, Kenya
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (Shilling728) | Shilling731 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (Shilling543) | Shilling469 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Shilling142) | Shilling432 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.90 (Shilling76) | Shilling96 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Shilling158) | Shilling138 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.77 (Shilling112) | Shilling74 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (Shilling345) | Shilling475 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (Shilling156) | Shilling293 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.13 (Shilling100) | Shilling113 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.51 (Shilling107) | Shilling96 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (Shilling835) | Shilling1,441 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Shilling139) | Shilling135 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.07 (Shilling79) | Shilling109 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,325 (Shilling64,738) | Shilling56,479 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,185 (Shilling42,549) | Shilling40,000 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 347 (Shilling6,748) | Shilling4,098 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,393 (Shilling46,596) | Shilling40,000 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,583 (Shilling30,825) | Shilling30,000 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 503 (Shilling9,785) | Shilling3,000 | + 226% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (Shilling1,371) | Shilling3,913 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,631 (Shilling31,760) | Shilling41,370 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (Shilling9,100) | Shilling8,449 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (Shilling472) | Shilling325 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (Shilling365) | Shilling400 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 177 (Shilling3,452) | Shilling4,750 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 217 (Shilling4,220) | Shilling4,500 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 376 (Shilling7,321) | Shilling3,250 | + 125% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 (Shilling5,101) | Shilling3,000 | + 70% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 95,992 (Shilling1,869,168) | Shilling2,728,330 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.70 (Shilling92) | Shilling111 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (Shilling4,005) | Shilling2,100 | + 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (Shilling689) | Shilling939 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (Shilling397) | Shilling420 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (Shilling1,112) | Shilling1,363 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 266 (Shilling5,186) | Shilling1,337 | + 288% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Shilling300) | Shilling185 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Shilling243) | Shilling320 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Shilling297) | Shilling324 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Shilling121) | Shilling191 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.22 (Shilling82) | Shilling166 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (Shilling705) | Shilling500 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 103 (Shilling1,998) | Shilling1,620 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (Shilling1,161) | Shilling600 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (Shilling5,712) | Shilling2,000 | + 186% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 198 (Shilling3,852) | Shilling2,852 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (Shilling519) | Shilling666 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (Shilling265) | Shilling350 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Shilling214) | Shilling187 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,022 (Shilling78,309) | Shilling80,000 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (Shilling15) | Shilling4.00 | + 268% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 (Shilling2,501) | Shilling2,448 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Shilling209) | Shilling247 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Shilling171,487 (R$ 8,807) in Brasília to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Shilling170,000 in Eldoret.
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