Cost of living
Nakuru compared to Eastern Province (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
NakuruEastern Province (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Kenya) are roughly 27% higher than in Nakuru.
Cost of living
| Item | Nakuru | Eastern Province (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 413 | 875 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,279 | 2,495 |
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| Without rent one person | 343 | 512 |
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| Without rent one family | 949 | 1,955 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 176.09 | 580.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 379.15 | 824 |
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| Food person | 248 | 346 |
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| Food family | 473 | 1,314 |
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| Transport person | 41.85 | 45.9 |
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| Transport family | 102.82 | 130.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.73 years | 73.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nakuru | Eastern Province (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.14 | 9.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.82 | 28.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 8.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 | 2.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.03 | 9.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.48 | 1.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nakuru | Eastern Province (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 175.04 | 434.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 107.29 | 241.64 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 435.96 | 674.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 275.53 | 513.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.01 | 144.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.31 | 175.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.72 | 83.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nakuru | Eastern Province (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.15 | 15.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 844 | 212 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,370 | 794 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 | 1.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.85% | 24.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.05 | 21.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nakuru | Eastern Province (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 1.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 2.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.52 | 4.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 13.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.97 | 3.32 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 9.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.37 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Nakuru | Eastern Province (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.07 | 31.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.02 | 10.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.17 | 25.09 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.45 | 4.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.89 | 37.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.51 | 92.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 189.92 | 237.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,188 | 4,987 |
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