Cost of living in Mbale is 30% lower than in Nairobi (without rent).
Rent in Mbale is 7% cheaper than in Nairobi.
Cost of living including rent in Mbale is 22% lower than in Nairobi.
Food in Mbale is very similar to Nairobi.
Transport in Mbale is 83% cheaper than in Nairobi.
| Mbale | Nairobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbale | Nairobi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.71 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.3 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.21 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.09 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.7 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.6 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.68 $ | 13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.8 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.02 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 1.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.7 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.5 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.1 $ | 39.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 144 $ | 164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 382 $ | 420 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 366 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 584 $ | 1,021 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,130 $ | 1,536 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 835 $ | 1,125 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 161 $ | 394 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.13 % | 14.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.1 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.52 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Haircut | 6.31 $ | 5.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.6 $ | 19.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,422 $ | 8,325 $ |