Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Eldoret, Kenya
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 27% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,065 (Shilling1,389) | Shilling731 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,805 (Shilling736) | Shilling469 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,865 (Shilling286) | Shilling432 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (Shilling128) | Shilling96 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,236 (Shilling343) | Shilling138 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,171 (Shilling180) | Shilling74 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,757 (Shilling576) | Shilling475 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,247 (Shilling191) | Shilling293 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$747 (Shilling114) | Shilling113 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 (Shilling128) | Shilling96 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,502 (Shilling690) | Shilling1,441 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,541 (Shilling236) | Shilling135 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$421 (Shilling64) | Shilling109 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 50% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$770,282 (Shilling118,051) | Shilling56,479 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,073 (Shilling75,873) | Shilling40,000 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,158 (Shilling8,760) | Shilling4,098 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,860 (Shilling74,768) | Shilling40,000 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$311,873 (Shilling47,797) | Shilling30,000 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,249 (Shilling6,475) | Shilling3,000 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,629 (Shilling2,395) | Shilling3,913 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$225,587 (Shilling34,573) | Shilling41,370 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,287 (Shilling9,699) | Shilling8,449 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,477 (Shilling1,146) | Shilling325 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,513 (Shilling692) | Shilling400 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,711 (Shilling5,779) | Shilling4,750 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,105 (Shilling3,234) | Shilling4,500 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,907 (Shilling7,036) | Shilling3,250 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,432 (Shilling8,802) | Shilling3,000 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 53% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,945,100 (Shilling2,137,184) | Shilling2,728,330 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 (Shilling122) | Shilling111 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,666 (Shilling6,232) | Shilling2,100 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,566 (Shilling853) | Shilling939 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 52% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,786 (Shilling427) | Shilling420 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,795 (Shilling1,041) | Shilling1,363 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,795 (Shilling5,026) | Shilling1,337 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,472 (Shilling685) | Shilling185 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,934 (Shilling450) | Shilling320 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,938 (Shilling450) | Shilling324 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,700 (Shilling261) | Shilling191 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,677 (Shilling257) | Shilling166 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,931 (Shilling1,828) | Shilling500 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 72% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,492 (Shilling3,294) | Shilling1,620 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,791 (Shilling1,347) | Shilling600 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,837 (Shilling4,879) | Shilling2,000 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,448 (Shilling4,360) | Shilling2,852 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 (Shilling919) | Shilling666 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,836 (Shilling435) | Shilling350 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,394 (Shilling367) | Shilling187 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$420,479 (Shilling64,441) | Shilling80,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (Shilling19) | Shilling4.00 | + 375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 (Shilling7,015) | Shilling2,448 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,142 (Shilling635) | Shilling247 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 45% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya)
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