Cost of living
Western (Kenya) compared to Meru
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Overview comparison
Western (Kenya)Meru
Consumer prices in Meru are roughly 9% higher than in Western (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Meru |
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| Total with rent one person | 545 | 476 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,547 | 1,242 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 394 |
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| Without rent one family | 877 | 1,044 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.89 | 159.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 638.08 | 450.37 |
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| Food person | 243 | 242 |
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| Food family | 764 | 704 |
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| Transport person | 29.35 | 32.16 |
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| Transport family | 82.14 | 119.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.81 years | 69.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Meru |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.1 | 3.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.9 | 24.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.5 | 5.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 | 2.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.28 | 2.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Meru |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.87 | 170.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 107.35 | 104.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 247.12 | 582.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 443.71 | 273.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.41 | 15.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.81 | 26.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.52 | 45.12 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Meru |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.06 | 13.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,448 | 1,165 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 795 | 1,534 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.43 | 0.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.27% | 29.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.35 | 15.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Meru |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 0.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.2 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 1.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.53 | 13.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.59 | 6.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.99 | 5.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.94 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Meru |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.78 | 28.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.14 | 6.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 21 | 19.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.55 | 3.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.88 | 19.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 23.94 | 71.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 242.15 | 170.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,755 | 8,065 |
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