Cost of living
Eastern Province (Kenya) compared to North Eastern Province
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Kenya)North Eastern Province
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Kenya) are roughly 13% higher than in North Eastern Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Kenya) | North Eastern Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 875 | 618 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,495 | 1,815 |
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| Without rent one person | 512 | 340 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,955 | 1,134 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 580.24 | 297.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 824 | 670.52 |
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| Food person | 346 | 269 |
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| Food family | 1,314 | 672 |
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| Transport person | 45.9 | 33.6 |
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| Transport family | 130.57 | 83.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.8 years | 77.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Kenya) | North Eastern Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.28 | 5.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.94 | 16.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.19 | 5.37 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.84 | 0.72 |
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| Cappuccino | 9.36 | 0.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.28 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Kenya) | North Eastern Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 434.33 | 292.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.64 | 156.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 674.28 | 626.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 513.46 | 373.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.05 | 71.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.68 | 102.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.49 | 49.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Kenya) | North Eastern Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.21 | 11.42 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 212 | 2,487 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 794 | 1,717 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.86% | 14.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.77 | 3.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.63 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Kenya) | North Eastern Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 | 1.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 0.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.44 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.92 | 8.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.32 | 4.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.72 | 12.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Kenya) | North Eastern Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.16 | 34.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.42 | 5.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.09 | 10.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.7 | 1.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.04 | 36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.06 | 40.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 237.23 | 95.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,987 | 2,462 |
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