Cost of living
North Eastern (Kenya) compared to Central Province (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
North Eastern (Kenya)Central Province (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Central Province (Kenya) are roughly 9% higher than in North Eastern (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Central Province (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 639 | 621 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,727 | 1,950 |
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| Without rent one person | 339 | 397 |
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| Without rent one family | 814 | 1,248 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 311.91 | 242.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 583.67 | 499.83 |
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| Food person | 235 | 373 |
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| Food family | 773 | 1,005 |
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| Transport person | 33.78 | 54.09 |
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| Transport family | 87.76 | 191.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.77 years | 71.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Central Province (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.41 | 3.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.19 | 15.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.65 | 5.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 | 3.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.98 | 3.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Central Province (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 266.71 | 242.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 186.81 | 202.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 481.59 | 446.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 481.26 | 347.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.54 | 34.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.19 | 58.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.83 | 34.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Central Province (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.29 | 14.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,311 | 198 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,542 | 785 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 3.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.34% | 30.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.12 | 26.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.57 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Central Province (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.3 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.29 | 2.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.88 | 11.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.84 | 5.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.14 | 6.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 2.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Central Province (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.7 | 39.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.82 | 9.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.96 | 34.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.24 | 6.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.49 | 30.07 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.39 | 50.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.31 | 185.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,591 | 6,544 |
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