Cost of living
Meru compared to Western (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
MeruWestern (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Meru are roughly 9% higher than in Western (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Meru | Western (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 476 | 545 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,242 | 1,547 |
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| Without rent one person | 394 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,044 | 877 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 159.94 | 232.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 450.37 | 638.08 |
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| Food person | 242 | 243 |
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| Food family | 704 | 764 |
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| Transport person | 32.16 | 29.35 |
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| Transport family | 119.41 | 82.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.02 years | 70.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Meru | Western (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.23 | 4.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.18 | 28.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.18 | 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 | 2.52 | 4.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Meru | Western (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.11 | 101.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 104.45 | 107.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 582.46 | 247.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 273.22 | 443.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.21 | 118.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.91 | 172.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.12 | 44.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Meru | Western (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.25 | 5.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,165 | 1,448 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,534 | 795 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.11% | 7.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.31 | 14.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Meru | Western (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 1.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 0.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.56 | 1.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.22 | 3.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.45 | 3.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.73 | 5.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 0.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Meru | Western (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.97 | 27.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.36 | 7.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.77 | 21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.29 | 9.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.38 | 18.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.51 | 23.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 170.77 | 242.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,065 | 6,755 |
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