Cost of living in Mumias is 11% higher than in Madingou (without rent).
Rent in Mumias is 32% cheaper than in Madingou.
Cost of living including rent in Mumias is 9% lower than in Madingou.
Food in Mumias is 9% more expensive than in Madingou.
Transport in Mumias is 69% more expensive than in Madingou.
| Mumias | Madingou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mumias | Madingou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.26 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.3 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.63 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.22 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.62 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.43 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.76 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.45 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.97 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.7 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 6.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.4 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.1 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.77 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.94 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.8 $ | 60.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.2 $ | 27 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 95 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 227 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 408 $ | 466 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 938 $ | 1,454 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,349 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 675 $ | 411 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.4 % | 12.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.04 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Haircut | 2.43 $ | 4.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.8 $ | 64.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 13.5 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 114 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,965 $ | 3,665 $ |