Cost of living
Meru compared to Central (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
MeruCentral (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Meru are roughly 8% higher than in Central (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Meru | Central (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 476 | 773 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,242 | 2,728 |
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| Without rent one person | 394 | 427 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,044 | 1,494 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 159.94 | 471.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 450.37 | 710.25 |
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| Food person | 242 | 425 |
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| Food family | 704 | 1,108 |
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| Transport person | 32.16 | 53.42 |
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| Transport family | 119.41 | 186.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.02 years | 92.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Meru | Central (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.23 | 6.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.18 | 30.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.18 | 7.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.52 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 1.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Meru | Central (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.11 | 328.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 104.45 | 249.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 582.46 | 582.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 273.22 | 554.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.21 | 78.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.91 | 103.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.12 | 60.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Meru | Central (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.25 | 13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,165 | 200 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,534 | 1,078 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.11% | 23.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.31 | 25.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Meru | Central (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 2.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 1.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.56 | 2.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.22 | 9.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.45 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.73 | 6.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Meru | Central (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.97 | 33.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.36 | 12.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.77 | 29.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.29 | 5.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.38 | 36.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.51 | 97.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 170.77 | 249.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,065 | 4,739 |
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