Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 42% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (R$ 36) | R$ 35 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (R$ 19) | R$ 30 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (R$ 4.73) | R$ 4.00 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (R$ 9) | R$ 24 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (R$ 42) | R$ 30 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 10 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (R$ 10) | R$ 60 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (R$ 75) | R$ 120 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (R$ 3.08) | R$ 3.00 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 18% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (R$ 7,824) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (R$ 3,464) | R$ 1,450 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (R$ 409) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (R$ 3,677) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (R$ 2,378) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (R$ 178) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (R$ 205) | R$ 70 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (R$ 2,071) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (R$ 567) | R$ 300 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (R$ 22) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (R$ 159) | R$ 80 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (R$ 151) | R$ 60 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (R$ 371) | R$ 500 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (R$ 330) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 20% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (R$ 84,683) | R$ 15,000 | + 465% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 4.46 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,463 (R$ 215) | R$ 227 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (R$ 46) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (R$ 64) | R$ 50 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (R$ 140) | R$ 300 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (R$ 17) | R$ 27 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (R$ 56) | R$ 60 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (R$ 105) | R$ 200 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (R$ 64) | R$ 80 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (R$ 134) | R$ 300 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (R$ 211) | R$ 80 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (R$ 34) | R$ 80 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (R$ 2,947) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (R$ 0.18) | R$ 0.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (R$ 256) | R$ 300 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling261 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 385 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 25,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 23,436 (Shilling486,498) in Nairobi.
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