Cost of living in Kassala is 32% higher than in Eldoret (without rent).
Rent in Kassala is 305% more expensive than in Eldoret.
Cost of living including rent in Kassala is 115% higher than in Eldoret.
Food in Kassala is 39% more expensive than in Eldoret.
Transport in Kassala is 15% more expensive than in Eldoret.
| Kassala | Eldoret | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kassala | Eldoret | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.46 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.3 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.37 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.03 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.35 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.35 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.78 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.39 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.47 $ | 3.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.7 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 11.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.6 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.89 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.87 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.8 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.7 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.9 $ | 40.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 409 $ | 80.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 705 $ | 270 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 771 $ | 84.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,325 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,085 $ | 622 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 783 $ | 1,333 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 193 $ | 595 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.05 % | 12.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.67 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Haircut | 3.85 $ | 2.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.5 $ | 11.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.8 $ | 64.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,048 $ | 8,364 $ |