Cost of living in Alexandria is very similar to Machakos (without rent).
Rent in Alexandria is 150% more expensive than in Machakos.
Cost of living including rent in Alexandria is 38% higher than in Machakos.
Food in Alexandria is 3% more expensive than in Machakos.
Transport in Alexandria is 48% cheaper than in Machakos.
| Alexandria | Machakos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alexandria | Machakos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.98 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.2 $ | 31 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.9 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.78 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.88 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.34 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.62 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.38 $ | 3.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.62 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.6 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.08 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.46 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.01 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.48 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.48 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.3 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.71 $ | 40.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 55.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 561 $ | 117 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 84.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 790 $ | 869 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,345 $ | 1,239 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 557 $ | 1,378 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 895 $ | 415 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 14.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.7 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.45 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Haircut | 6.01 $ | 4.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 67.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.9 $ | 19.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 416 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,469 $ | 8,236 $ |