Cost of living in Assomada is 26% higher than in Mumias (without rent).
Rent in Assomada is 168% more expensive than in Mumias.
Cost of living including rent in Assomada is 74% higher than in Mumias.
Food in Assomada is 27% more expensive than in Mumias.
Transport in Assomada is 19% more expensive than in Mumias.
| Assomada | Mumias | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Assomada | Mumias | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.14 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.66 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.55 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.71 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.11 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.87 $ | 2.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.47 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.8 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.67 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.52 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.4 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.8 $ | 18 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47 $ | 41.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 257 $ | 95 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 482 $ | 227 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 410 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 673 $ | 408 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 994 $ | 938 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 914 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 205 $ | 675 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.03 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.2 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.61 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.7 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.9 $ | 13.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 78.8 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,085 $ | 7,965 $ |