Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 75% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 71% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Shilling738 (COL$24,252) | COL$9,927 | 144% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Shilling610 (COL$20,055) | COL$15,019 | 34% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Shilling388 (COL$12,764) | COL$6,862 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Shilling96 (COL$3,160) | COL$2,608 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Shilling196 (COL$6,450) | COL$4,448 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Shilling95 (COL$3,109) | COL$2,871 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Shilling878 (COL$28,856) | COL$8,489 | 240% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Shilling248 (COL$8,171) | COL$3,784 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Shilling106 (COL$3,492) | COL$1,396 | 150% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Shilling206 (COL$6,768) | COL$2,705 | 150% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Shilling1,551 (COL$51,013) | COL$32,400 | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Shilling169 (COL$5,563) | COL$3,482 | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Shilling64 (COL$2,104) | COL$2,055 | 2% |
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 159% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling162,419 (COL$5,340,820) | COL$1,158,110 | 361% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Shilling71,912 (COL$2,364,674) | COL$858,670 | 175% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Shilling8,499 (COL$279,472) | COL$200,589 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling76,322 (COL$2,509,688) | COL$815,225 | 208% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Shilling49,372 (COL$1,623,508) | COL$549,134 | 196% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Shilling3,692 (COL$121,402) | COL$135,121 | 10% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Shilling4,262 (COL$140,131) | COL$73,258 | 91% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Shilling42,999 (COL$1,413,942) | COL$1,320,600 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling11,774 (COL$387,177) | COL$198,959 | 95% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Shilling658 (COL$21,653) | COL$10,531 | 106% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Shilling461 (COL$15,143) | COL$12,479 | 21% |
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Shilling3,305 (COL$108,689) | COL$142,852 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Shilling3,144 (COL$103,379) | COL$107,393 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling7,709 (COL$253,505) | COL$193,879 | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Shilling6,852 (COL$225,312) | COL$181,437 | 24% |
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 44% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Shilling1,757,920 (COL$57,805,637) | COL$50,931,100 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Shilling104 (COL$3,429) | COL$4,351 | 21% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Shilling4,463 (COL$146,767) | COL$69,767 | 110% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Shilling945 (COL$31,076) | COL$14,898 | 109% |
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling384 (COL$12,639) | COL$13,864 | 9% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Shilling1,324 (COL$43,544) | COL$31,951 | 36% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Shilling2,897 (COL$95,274) | COL$54,862 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Shilling364 (COL$11,978) | COL$20,351 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Shilling355 (COL$11,663) | COL$10,772 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Shilling494 (COL$16,232) | COL$12,566 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Shilling135 (COL$4,450) | COL$5,836 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Shilling139 (COL$4,576) | COL$3,872 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling1,154 (COL$37,933) | COL$11,321 | 235% |
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 85% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Nairobi (Kenya) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Shilling2,185 (COL$71,865) | COL$31,364 | 129% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Shilling1,327 (COL$43,637) | COL$18,878 | 131% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Shilling2,789 (COL$91,714) | COL$130,952 | 30% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Shilling4,388 (COL$144,292) | COL$69,342 | 108% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Shilling709 (COL$23,303) | COL$11,026 | 111% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling314 (COL$10,335) | COL$3,822 | 170% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Shilling243 (COL$7,996) | COL$3,401 | 135% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Shilling61,187 (COL$2,012,004) | COL$1,204,970 | 67% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Shilling3.66 (COL$120) | COL$218 | 45% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Shilling5,311 (COL$174,640) | COL$74,853 | 133% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Shilling261 (COL$8,589) | COL$3,969 | 116% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$6,427,849 (Shilling195,476) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,680,000 in Tunja.