Cost of living
Machakos compared to Eastern (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
MachakosEastern (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Machakos are roughly 12% higher than in Eastern (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Machakos | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 399 | 613 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,453 | 1,735 |
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| Without rent one person | 345 | 512 |
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| Without rent one family | 973 | 1,478 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 124.96 | 307.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 336.16 | 460.15 |
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| Food person | 225 | 324 |
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| Food family | 766 | 779 |
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| Transport person | 44.05 | 63.37 |
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| Transport family | 138.25 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.51 years | 81.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Machakos | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.17 | 3.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.73 | 13.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.18 | 6.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.93 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Machakos | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.91 | 210.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.9 | 166.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 746.66 | 509.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 101.28 | 428.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.25 | 30.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.39 | 65.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 40.95 | 30.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Machakos | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.68 | 14.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,167 | 198 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,294 | 783 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 4.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.54% | 27.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.28 | 22.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.61 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Machakos | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 1.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.68 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.08 | 15.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6 | 4.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.47 | 7.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 2.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Machakos | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.01 | 49.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.64 | 11.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.75 | 33.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.27 | 4.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.53 | 27.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.05 | 51.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.51 | 267.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,661 | 5,733 |
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