Cost of living in Dahab is 32% lower than in Nakuru (without rent).
Rent in Dahab is very similar to Nakuru.
Cost of living including rent in Dahab is 20% lower than in Nakuru.
Food in Dahab is 26% cheaper than in Nakuru.
Transport in Dahab is 81% cheaper than in Nakuru.
| Dahab | Nakuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dahab | Nakuru | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.12 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.5 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.56 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.22 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.62 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.22 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.12 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.11 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.62 $ | 7.72 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.28 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.79 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.19 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.8 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
5.84 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.18 $ | 40.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 105 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 313 $ | 273 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 189 $ | 387 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 852 $ | 1,054 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 545 $ | 1,352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 119 $ | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.27 % | 12.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.6 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.89 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Haircut | 2.03 $ | 3.28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.3 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.1 $ | 19.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 83.9 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,329 $ | 3,864 $ |