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28.9.10

Cost of Living "Contest": Nakumatt

We got the idea for this blog from our friends in Ecuador, the Benedicks. Sometimes people are amazed at what is and is not available for us here in Kenya. We are fortunate to have Nairobi so close by, because there really is a lot that we can get in country. And even just over the past 10-12 months we've noticed a lot more showing up on the grocery store shelves. We do the bulk of our shopping at a place called Nakumatt. So, for this post we'd like to hold a little contest. We'll list off 15 items and you tell us which ones you think ARE and which are NOT available (hint: 7 are and 8 are not). Then we'll post what's available and have you guess how much things cost. Post your guesses in the comment section, and we'll post the answers next week some time. A future post will feature stuff from our local store "Toyworld!"

What's available??
Colgate Kids Toothpaste
Head and Shoulders shampoo
Garlic salt
Masaman curry paste
Ritz crackers
Betty Crocker Banana Nut Muffin Mix
String cheese
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
Heinz Ketchup
Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup
canned frosting
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Tostito's tortilla chips
Peppermint extract
Ben and Jerry's ice cream

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6 comments:

  1. SandySeptember 28, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I'm guessing Heinz Ketchup and Kellogg's cereal are available. Hmmmm... I can't wait to hear what's in your pantry. :)

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  2. Kelly RockeSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I think these are available:
    Ben and Jerry's (unless your pic was meant to mislead)
    Masaman Curry paste (yum!)
    Colgate Kids Toothpaste
    Peppermint Extract
    Garlic Salt
    Betty Crocker Banana Nut Muffin Mix
    Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup

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  3. MelissaSeptember 28, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Here are my guesses:

    Yes, these are available:
    Colgate Kids Toothpaste
    Masaman curry paste
    Heinz Ketchup
    Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup
    Canned frosting
    Kellogg's Corn Flakes
    Tostito's tortilla chips


    No, these are not available:
    Head and Shoulders shampoo
    Garlic salt
    Ritz crackers
    Betty Crocker Banana Nut Muffin Mix
    String cheese
    Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
    Peppermint extract
    Ben and Jerry's ice cream

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  4. Lois RimboSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    I'm guessing easy - the first seven are available; the last eight are not.

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  5. Banks Off ShoreSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Great idea for a post! It was nice to shop in Nakumatt and see a few familiar things! We won't give anything away though!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Here are my guesses of NOT available at Nakumatt:
    Peppermint extract
    Campbell's Chicken Noodle
    String Cheese
    Mac N Cheese
    Ben & Jerry's
    Tostito's
    Kids' toothpaste
    and because I must pick one more, Ritz.
    ~Carrie Lassiter

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