Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 ($5.56) | $4.54 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 ($3.54) | $1.41 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 ($0.88) | $1.00 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 ($1.79) | $1.63 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 ($0.86) | $1.00 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 ($8) | $3.32 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 ($2.27) | $0.96 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 ($0.97) | $1.06 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 ($1.88) | $1.19 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 ($1.51) | $1.73 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 ($0.58) | $1.00 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 ($1,482) | $420 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 ($656) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 ($78) | $55 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 ($696) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 ($450) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 ($34) | $46 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 ($39) | $22 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 ($392) | $591 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 ($107) | $127 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 ($6) | $5.34 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 ($4.20) | $5.00 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 ($30) | $43 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 ($29) | $27 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 ($70) | $127 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 ($63) | $41 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 ($16,040) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 ($0.95) | $1.09 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 ($40) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 ($3.51) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 ($26) | $20 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 ($3.32) | $1.77 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 ($3.24) | $2.55 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 ($4.50) | $2.30 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 ($1.23) | $0.95 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 ($1.27) | $0.91 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 ($11) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 16% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 ($20) | $12 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 ($12) | $11 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 ($25) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 ($40) | $18 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 ($6) | $3.39 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 ($2.87) | $2.73 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 ($2.22) | $1.00 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 ($558) | $320 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 ($0.03) | $0.50 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 ($48) | $51 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 ($2.59) | $2.50 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 328 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,413 (Shilling154,856) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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