Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 7% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile)
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Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||
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Nairobi (Kenya) | Temuco (Chile) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
Shilling738 (CH$4,884) | CH$10,253 | 52% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
Shilling610 (CH$4,039) | CH$4,506 | 10% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
Shilling388 (CH$2,571) | CH$1,614 | 59% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
Shilling96 (CH$636) | CH$812 | 22% |
12 eggs, large | ||
Shilling196 (CH$1,299) | CH$2,048 | 37% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
Shilling95 (CH$626) | CH$1,060 | 41% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
Shilling878 (CH$5,811) | CH$3,228 | 80% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
Shilling248 (CH$1,646) | CH$863 | 91% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
Shilling106 (CH$703) | CH$602 | 17% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
Shilling202 (CH$1,335) | CH$768 | 74% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
Shilling1,551 (CH$10,274) | CH$4,877 | 111% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
Shilling165 (CH$1,094) | CH$1,412 | 23% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
Shilling62 (CH$410) | CH$350 | 17% |
Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 56% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) | Temuco (Chile) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
Shilling162,419 (CH$1,075,594) | CH$490,957 | 119% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
Shilling71,912 (CH$476,225) | CH$321,522 | 48% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
Shilling8,499 (CH$56,283) | CH$75,710 | 26% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
Shilling76,322 (CH$505,429) | CH$335,720 | 51% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
Shilling49,372 (CH$326,960) | CH$217,851 | 50% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
Shilling3,692 (CH$24,449) | CH$40,193 | 39% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
Shilling4,262 (CH$28,221) | CH$15,442 | 83% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
Shilling42,999 (CH$284,755) | CH$209,590 | 36% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
Shilling11,774 (CH$77,974) | CH$42,924 | 82% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
Shilling658 (CH$4,361) | CH$7,942 | 45% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
Shilling461 (CH$3,050) | CH$3,646 | 16% |
Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 13% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) | Temuco (Chile) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
Shilling3,305 (CH$21,889) | CH$34,940 | 37% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
Shilling3,144 (CH$20,820) | CH$21,529 | 3% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
Shilling6,863 (CH$45,447) | CH$48,274 | 6% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
Shilling6,852 (CH$45,376) | CH$55,337 | 18% |
Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 4% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) | Temuco (Chile) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
Shilling1,757,920 (CH$11,641,551) | CH$9,344,600 | 25% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
Shilling110 (CH$727) | CH$860 | 15% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
Shilling4,366 (CH$28,914) | CH$28,519 | 1% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
Shilling945 (CH$6,259) | CH$4,354 | 44% |
Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) | Temuco (Chile) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
Shilling384 (CH$2,545) | CH$4,232 | 40% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
Shilling1,324 (CH$8,769) | CH$8,185 | 7% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
Shilling2,897 (CH$19,187) | CH$33,680 | 43% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
Shilling364 (CH$2,412) | CH$4,572 | 47% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
Shilling355 (CH$2,349) | CH$2,687 | 13% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
Shilling494 (CH$3,269) | CH$2,321 | 41% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
Shilling135 (CH$896) | CH$1,484 | 40% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
Shilling139 (CH$922) | CH$1,100 | 16% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
Shilling1,154 (CH$7,639) | CH$5,779 | 32% |
Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) | Temuco (Chile) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
Shilling2,185 (CH$14,473) | CH$22,032 | 34% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
Shilling1,327 (CH$8,788) | CH$8,671 | 1% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
Shilling2,789 (CH$18,470) | CH$25,495 | 28% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
Shilling4,388 (CH$29,059) | CH$28,407 | 2% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
Shilling709 (CH$4,693) | CH$4,097 | 15% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
Shilling314 (CH$2,081) | CH$2,640 | 21% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
Shilling243 (CH$1,610) | CH$2,286 | 30% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
Shilling61,187 (CH$405,200) | CH$311,180 | 30% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
Shilling3.66 (CH$24) | CH$123 | 80% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
Shilling5,311 (CH$35,171) | CH$27,514 | 28% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
Shilling283 (CH$1,877) | CH$3,477 | 46% |
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For example, you would need at least CH$1,688,432 (Shilling254,960) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,580,000 in Temuco.