Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tacna, Peru
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 49% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (S/. 25) | S/. 17 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (S/. 13) | S/. 5.49 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (S/. 3.23) | S/. 3.72 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.56 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (S/. 3.18) | S/. 2.56 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (S/. 30) | S/. 11 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.92 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (S/. 3.57) | S/. 2.16 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.36 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (S/. 52) | S/. 18 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 (S/. 5.58) | S/. 8 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (S/. 2.15) | S/. 2.00 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 122% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (S/. 5,461) | S/. 1,206 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (S/. 2,418) | S/. 904 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (S/. 286) | S/. 114 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (S/. 2,566) | S/. 1,215 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (S/. 1,660) | S/. 592 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (S/. 124) | S/. 104 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (S/. 143) | S/. 95 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (S/. 1,446) | S/. 1,520 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (S/. 396) | S/. 365 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (S/. 22) | S/. 25 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (S/. 15) | S/. 20 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 36% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (S/. 111) | S/. 123 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (S/. 106) | S/. 65 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (S/. 259) | S/. 222 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (S/. 230) | S/. 141 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 69% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (S/. 59,110) | S/. 48,451 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (S/. 3.51) | S/. 3.56 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (S/. 147) | S/. 51 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (S/. 32) | S/. 24 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (S/. 13) | S/. 22 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (S/. 45) | S/. 21 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (S/. 97) | S/. 52 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (S/. 12) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (S/. 17) | S/. 14 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (S/. 4.55) | S/. 3.97 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (S/. 4.68) | S/. 3.70 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (S/. 39) | S/. 13 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 38% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (S/. 73) | S/. 26 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (S/. 45) | S/. 28 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (S/. 94) | S/. 132 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (S/. 148) | S/. 50 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (S/. 24) | S/. 21 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (S/. 11) | S/. 9 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (S/. 2,057) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (S/. 0.12) | S/. 0.56 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (S/. 179) | S/. 51 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 68% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 6,377 (Shilling189,642) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,800 in Tacna.
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