Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 489 prices entered by 54 different people.
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 12% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Shilling738 (CH$4,884) | CH$5,304 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Shilling610 (CH$4,039) | CH$3,777 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Shilling388 (CH$2,571) | CH$1,663 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Shilling96 (CH$636) | CH$832 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Shilling196 (CH$1,299) | CH$1,922 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Shilling95 (CH$626) | CH$695 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Shilling878 (CH$5,811) | CH$3,682 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Shilling248 (CH$1,646) | CH$827 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Shilling106 (CH$703) | CH$531 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Shilling202 (CH$1,335) | CH$917 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Shilling1,551 (CH$10,274) | CH$4,889 | 110% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Shilling165 (CH$1,094) | CH$1,508 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Shilling62 (CH$410) | CH$313 | 31% |
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 45% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling162,419 (CH$1,075,594) | CH$503,512 | 114% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Shilling71,912 (CH$476,225) | CH$322,602 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Shilling8,499 (CH$56,283) | CH$45,246 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling76,322 (CH$505,429) | CH$369,228 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Shilling49,372 (CH$326,960) | CH$248,728 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Shilling3,692 (CH$24,449) | CH$39,110 | 37% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Shilling4,262 (CH$28,221) | CH$21,187 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Shilling42,999 (CH$284,755) | CH$232,659 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling11,774 (CH$77,974) | CH$49,061 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Shilling658 (CH$4,361) | CH$9,424 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Shilling461 (CH$3,050) | CH$3,781 | 19% |
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Shilling3,305 (CH$21,889) | CH$33,285 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Shilling3,144 (CH$20,820) | CH$19,932 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling6,863 (CH$45,447) | CH$35,603 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Shilling6,852 (CH$45,376) | CH$44,796 | 1% |
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Shilling1,757,920 (CH$11,641,551) | CH$10,699,300 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Shilling110 (CH$727) | CH$816 | 11% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Shilling4,366 (CH$28,914) | CH$29,931 | 3% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Shilling945 (CH$6,259) | CH$8,861 | 29% |
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 7% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling384 (CH$2,545) | CH$3,596 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Shilling1,324 (CH$8,769) | CH$5,637 | 56% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Shilling2,897 (CH$19,187) | CH$16,894 | 14% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Shilling364 (CH$2,412) | CH$2,798 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Shilling355 (CH$2,349) | CH$2,993 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Shilling494 (CH$3,269) | CH$2,456 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Shilling135 (CH$896) | CH$1,393 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Shilling139 (CH$922) | CH$1,656 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling1,154 (CH$7,639) | CH$8,811 | 13% |
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 8% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Shilling2,185 (CH$14,473) | CH$18,694 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Shilling1,327 (CH$8,788) | CH$7,676 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Shilling2,789 (CH$18,470) | CH$28,173 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Shilling4,388 (CH$29,059) | CH$29,005 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Shilling709 (CH$4,693) | CH$8,958 | 48% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling314 (CH$2,081) | CH$2,220 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Shilling243 (CH$1,610) | CH$2,717 | 41% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Shilling61,187 (CH$405,200) | CH$240,801 | 68% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Shilling3.66 (CH$24) | CH$70 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Shilling5,311 (CH$35,171) | CH$32,964 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Shilling283 (CH$1,877) | CH$3,345 | 44% |
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For example, you would need at least CH$1,580,878 (Shilling238,719) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,430,000 in Talcahuano.