Cost of living in Machakos is very similar to Kitwe (without rent).
Rent in Machakos is 84% cheaper than in Kitwe.
Cost of living including rent in Machakos is 57% lower than in Kitwe.
Food in Machakos is 4% more expensive than in Kitwe.
Transport in Machakos is 37% cheaper than in Kitwe.
| Machakos | Kitwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Machakos | Kitwe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.9 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.78 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.19 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 6.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.3 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.09 $ | 1.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.5 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 8.21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.06 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 1.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.4 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.6 $ | 31.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 55.6 $ | 708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 117 $ | 743 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 84.4 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 869 $ | 354 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,239 $ | 1,953 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,378 $ | 10,481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 415 $ | 111 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.57 % | 21.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.19 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Haircut | 4.86 $ | 4.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.9 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.8 $ | 30 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 166 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,236 $ | 5,870 $ |