Cost of living
Western (Kenya) compared to Thika
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Overview comparison
Western (Kenya)Thika
Consumer prices in Thika are roughly 5% higher than in Western (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Thika |
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| Total with rent one person | 545 | 496 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,547 | 1,275 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 877 | 1,165 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.89 | 209.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 638.08 | 558.9 |
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| Food person | 243 | 258 |
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| Food family | 764 | 739 |
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| Transport person | 29.35 | 68.76 |
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| Transport family | 82.14 | 188.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.81 years | 70.14 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Thika |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.1 | 3.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.9 | 34.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.5 | 6.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.28 | 2.01 |
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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) | Thika |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.87 | 273.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 107.35 | 147.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 247.12 | 748.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 443.71 | 326.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.41 | 18.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.81 | 30.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.52 | 47.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Thika |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.06 | 11.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,448 | 625 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 795 | 1,590 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.43 | 0.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.27% | 27.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.35 | 14.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Thika |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.2 | 0.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 1.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.53 | 12.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.59 | 5.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.99 | 2.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.94 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Kenya) | Thika |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.78 | 29.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.14 | 5.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 21 | 23.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.55 | 4.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.88 | 17.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 23.94 | 58.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 242.15 | 177.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,755 | 7,227 |
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