Cost of living in Markala is 15% lower than in Eldoret (without rent).
Rent in Markala is 61% more expensive than in Eldoret.
Cost of living including rent in Markala is 8% higher than in Eldoret.
Food in Markala is 7% cheaper than in Eldoret.
Transport in Markala is 64% cheaper than in Eldoret.
| Markala | Eldoret | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Markala | Eldoret | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.09 $ | 3.8 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 30.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 5.27 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.32 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 2.37 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.64 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.77 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.56 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.07 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 3.87 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 4.72 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 4.3 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.5 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.9 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.64 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.85 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.44 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.39 $ | 5.23 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.79 $ | 3.08 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.76 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 26.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.43 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.06 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 21.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 3.14 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 3.82 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 0.93 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 36.5 $ | 17.3 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 56.6 $ | 26.6 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 27.8 $ | 40.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 80.9 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 297 $ | 270 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 210 $ | 84.3 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 447 $ | 447 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,508 $ | 622 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 819 $ | 1,333 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ | 595 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.56 % | 12.12 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 30.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.1 $ | 5.07 $ | 
| Haircut | 3.71 $ | 2.39 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 51.6 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.7 $ | 11.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 85.6 $ | 64.2 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,958 $ | 8,364 $ |