Cost of living
Kenya compared to Ecuador
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Overview comparison
KenyaEcuador
Consumer prices in Ecuador are roughly 6% higher than in Kenya.
Cost of living
| Item | Kenya | Ecuador |
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| Total with rent one person | 602 | 869 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,929 | 2,469 |
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| Without rent one person | 508 | 459 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,194 | 1,523 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 254.88 | 357.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 674.05 | 675 |
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| Food person | 245 | 341 |
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| Food family | 712 | 780 |
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| Transport person | 146.79 | 72.88 |
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| Transport family | 355.94 | 266.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 53.01 years | 88.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kenya | Ecuador |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.28 | 3.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.82 | 27.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.58 | 7.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 | 2.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.56 | 3.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kenya | Ecuador |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 266.06 | 362.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 166.54 | 222.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,026.68 | 620.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 356.18 | 546.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.82 | 39.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.15 | 60.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.47 | 31.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kenya | Ecuador |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.65 | 8.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,674 | 1,161 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,870 | 1,963 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.48% | 24.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.98 | 14.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 0.65 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kenya | Ecuador |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.49 | 2.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.39 | 7.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 5.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 7.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Kenya | Ecuador |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.8 | 32.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.48 | 6.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.53 | 35.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.89 | 9.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.91 | 47.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.46 | 81.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 146.76 | 219.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,910 | 7,675 |
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