Cost of living in Ambriz is 23% higher than in Machakos (without rent).
Rent in Ambriz is 255% more expensive than in Machakos.
Cost of living including rent in Ambriz is 80% higher than in Machakos.
Food in Ambriz is 19% more expensive than in Machakos.
Transport in Ambriz is 24% cheaper than in Machakos.
| Ambriz | Machakos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ambriz | Machakos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.13 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.3 $ | 31 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.66 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.02 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.67 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.26 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.58 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.57 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.3 $ | 3.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.8 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.67 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.49 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.4 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.4 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
110 $ | 40.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 55.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,008 $ | 117 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ | 84.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,952 $ | 869 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,065 $ | 1,239 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,117 $ | 1,378 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,018 $ | 415 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.2 % | 14.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.21 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Haircut | 3.17 $ | 4.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 145 $ | 67.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.3 $ | 19.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 608 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,453 $ | 8,236 $ |