Cost of living
Thika compared to Eastern (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
ThikaEastern (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Thika are roughly 13% higher than in Eastern (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Thika | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 496 | 613 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,275 | 1,735 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 512 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,165 | 1,478 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 209.88 | 307.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 558.9 | 460.15 |
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| Food person | 258 | 324 |
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| Food family | 739 | 779 |
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| Transport person | 68.76 | 63.37 |
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| Transport family | 188.46 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.14 years | 81.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Thika | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.79 | 3.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.8 | 13.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.09 | 6.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.01 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Thika | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 273.95 | 210.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.57 | 166.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 748.68 | 509.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 326.18 | 428.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.84 | 30.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.67 | 65.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.98 | 30.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Thika | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.06 | 14.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 625 | 198 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,590 | 783 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 | 4.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.98% | 27.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.3 | 22.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Thika | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.56 | 1.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.41 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.6 | 15.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 4.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.19 | 7.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 2.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Thika | Eastern (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.85 | 49.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.82 | 11.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.48 | 33.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.95 | 4.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.99 | 27.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.04 | 51.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 177.71 | 267.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,227 | 5,733 |
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