Cost of living in Quito, Ecuador vs Eldoret, Kenya
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 22% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Shilling1,070) | Shilling731 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Shilling724) | Shilling469 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (Shilling350) | Shilling432 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Shilling104) | Shilling96 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (Shilling226) | Shilling138 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.44 (Shilling156) | Shilling74 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (Shilling497) | Shilling475 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.84 (Shilling198) | Shilling293 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (Shilling129) | Shilling113 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (Shilling145) | Shilling96 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Shilling1,475) | Shilling1,441 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (Shilling217) | Shilling135 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.90 (Shilling97) | Shilling109 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $740 (Shilling79,917) | Shilling56,479 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $435 (Shilling47,008) | Shilling40,000 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (Shilling5,589) | Shilling4,098 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $538 (Shilling58,130) | Shilling40,000 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $291 (Shilling31,434) | Shilling30,000 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (Shilling3,769) | Shilling3,000 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Shilling2,662) | Shilling3,913 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $538 (Shilling58,093) | Shilling41,370 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (Shilling16,320) | Shilling8,449 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Shilling783) | Shilling325 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Shilling1,177) | Shilling400 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 51% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (Shilling7,890) | Shilling4,750 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Shilling5,475) | Shilling4,500 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (Shilling11,527) | Shilling3,250 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (Shilling9,456) | Shilling3,000 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,585 (Shilling2,438,062) | Shilling2,728,330 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (Shilling103) | Shilling111 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (Shilling2,391) | Shilling2,100 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (Shilling981) | Shilling939 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 34% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (Shilling576) | Shilling420 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Shilling918) | Shilling1,363 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (Shilling4,381) | Shilling1,337 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (Shilling607) | Shilling185 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (Shilling406) | Shilling320 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (Shilling524) | Shilling324 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.78 (Shilling193) | Shilling191 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (Shilling177) | Shilling166 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Shilling1,026) | Shilling500 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 61% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Shilling2,110) | Shilling1,620 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Shilling1,228) | Shilling600 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $62 (Shilling6,723) | Shilling2,000 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (Shilling5,192) | Shilling2,852 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Shilling1,015) | Shilling666 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (Shilling551) | Shilling350 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.36 (Shilling255) | Shilling187 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $671 (Shilling72,487) | Shilling80,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Shilling16) | Shilling4.00 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Shilling6,213) | Shilling2,448 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (Shilling558) | Shilling247 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,356 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 24% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya)
For example, you would need at least Shilling213,936 ($1,982) in Quito to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Shilling173,000 in Eldoret.
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