Cost of living
Eldoret compared to Western Province (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
EldoretWestern Province (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Western Province (Kenya) are roughly 5% higher than in Eldoret.
Cost of living
| Item | Eldoret | Western Province (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 532 | 630 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,121 | 1,733 |
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| Without rent one person | 310 | 430 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,110 | 1,284 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 112.33 | 369.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 307.7 | 678.28 |
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| Food person | 259 | 228 |
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| Food family | 586 | 819 |
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| Transport person | 51.6 | 50.78 |
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| Transport family | 144.26 | 135.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.82 years | 68.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eldoret | Western Province (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.22 | 3.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.61 | 22.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.98 | 6.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 | 1.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 3.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.64 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eldoret | Western Province (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.78 | 199.64 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 94.47 | 127.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 461.16 | 469.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 317.98 | 291.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.73 | 126.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.98 | 158.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42 | 53.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eldoret | Western Province (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.4 | 5.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 526 | 1,400 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,377 | 880 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 1.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.64% | 25.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.75 | 17.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.69 | 0.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eldoret | Western Province (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 2.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 0.86 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 2.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.19 | 8.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.42 | 6.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.55 | 4.6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.75 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Eldoret | Western Province (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.04 | 41.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.18 | 6.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.24 | 24.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.16 | 10.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.45 | 22.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.1 | 42.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 57 | 236.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,966 | 7,397 |
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