Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 42% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 ($b47) | $b27 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 ($b39) | $b29 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 ($b25) | $b12 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 ($b6) | $b5.34 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling196 ($b13) | $b10 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 ($b6) | $b5.49 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 ($b56) | $b15 | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 ($b16) | $b9 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 ($b7) | $b4.39 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling202 ($b13) | $b13 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 ($b100) | $b38 | + 162% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling165 ($b11) | $b11 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling62 ($b3.98) | $b4.55 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 116% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 ($b10,453) | $b2,703 | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 ($b4,628) | $b1,690 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 ($b547) | $b206 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 ($b4,912) | $b1,841 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 ($b3,177) | $b1,245 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 ($b238) | $b159 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 ($b274) | $b195 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 ($b2,767) | $b2,914 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 ($b758) | $b1,888 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 ($b42) | $b50 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 ($b30) | $b13 | + 131% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 23% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 ($b213) | $b325 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 ($b202) | $b273 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling6,863 ($b442) | $b515 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 ($b441) | $b377 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 74% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 ($b113,135) | $b100,489 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 ($b7) | $b3.73 | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 ($b281) | $b137 | + 105% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 ($b61) | $b18 | + 229% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 ($b25) | $b45 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 ($b85) | $b12 | + 610% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 ($b186) | $b121 | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 ($b23) | $b34 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 ($b23) | $b26 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 ($b32) | $b33 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 ($b9) | $b11 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 ($b9) | $b15 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 ($b74) | $b29 | + 155% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 ($b141) | $b61 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 ($b85) | $b64 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 ($b179) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 ($b282) | $b142 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 ($b46) | $b29 | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 ($b20) | $b15 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 ($b16) | $b24 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 ($b3,938) | $b2,243 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 ($b0.24) | $b1.18 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 ($b342) | $b310 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 ($b18) | $b17 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $b12,791 (Shilling198,747) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b8,300 in Tarija.
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