Cost of living
Bartabwa compared to Western (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
BartabwaWestern (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Bartabwa are roughly 12% higher than in Western (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Bartabwa | Western (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 538 | 545 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,456 | 1,547 |
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| Without rent one person | 291 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,138 | 877 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 146.95 | 232.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 456.49 | 638.08 |
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| Food person | 256 | 243 |
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| Food family | 767 | 764 |
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| Transport person | 37.58 | 29.35 |
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| Transport family | 104.59 | 82.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.47 years | 70.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bartabwa | Western (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.54 | 4.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.16 | 28.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.39 | 6.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.73 | 4.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.51 | 0.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bartabwa | Western (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 200.53 | 101.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.32 | 107.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 767.17 | 247.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 287.73 | 443.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.02 | 118.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.92 | 172.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.35 | 44.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bartabwa | Western (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.86 | 5.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,217 | 1,448 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,295 | 795 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.18% | 7.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.76 | 14.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bartabwa | Western (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 1.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.88 | 1.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 3.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.13 | 3.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.2 | 5.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.14 | 0.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Bartabwa | Western (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.94 | 27.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.56 | 7.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.45 | 21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.1 | 9.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.41 | 18.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.19 | 23.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 169.64 | 242.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,288 | 6,755 |
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