Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Talcahuano, Chile
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (CH$4,809) | CH$5,304 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (CH$3,977) | CH$3,777 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (CH$2,531) | CH$1,663 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (CH$627) | CH$832 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (CH$1,279) | CH$1,922 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (CH$616) | CH$695 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (CH$5,722) | CH$3,682 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (CH$1,620) | CH$827 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (CH$692) | CH$531 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (CH$1,342) | CH$917 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (CH$10,116) | CH$4,889 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (CH$1,103) | CH$1,508 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (CH$417) | CH$313 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 43% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (CH$1,059,097) | CH$503,512 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (CH$468,920) | CH$322,602 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (CH$55,420) | CH$45,246 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (CH$497,677) | CH$369,228 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (CH$321,945) | CH$247,608 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (CH$24,074) | CH$39,110 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (CH$27,788) | CH$21,187 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (CH$280,388) | CH$232,659 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (CH$76,778) | CH$49,061 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (CH$4,294) | CH$9,424 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (CH$3,003) | CH$3,781 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (CH$21,553) | CH$33,285 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (CH$20,500) | CH$19,932 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (CH$50,271) | CH$35,603 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (CH$44,680) | CH$44,796 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 7% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (CH$11,462,990) | CH$10,699,300 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (CH$680) | CH$816 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (CH$28,470) | CH$29,931 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (CH$6,163) | CH$8,950 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (CH$2,506) | CH$3,596 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (CH$8,635) | CH$5,637 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (CH$18,893) | CH$16,894 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (CH$2,375) | CH$2,798 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (CH$2,313) | CH$2,993 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (CH$3,219) | CH$2,456 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (CH$882) | CH$1,393 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (CH$907) | CH$1,656 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (CH$7,522) | CH$8,811 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (CH$14,251) | CH$18,694 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (CH$8,653) | CH$7,676 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (CH$18,187) | CH$28,173 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (CH$28,613) | CH$29,005 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (CH$4,621) | CH$8,958 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (CH$2,050) | CH$2,220 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (CH$1,586) | CH$2,717 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (CH$398,985) | CH$240,801 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (CH$24) | CH$70 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (CH$34,631) | CH$32,964 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (CH$1,804) | CH$3,345 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 589 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$1,586,743 (Shilling243,337) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,460,000 in Talcahuano.
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