Cost of living in Ouahigouya is 5% higher than in Thika (without rent).
Rent in Ouahigouya is 81% more expensive than in Thika.
Cost of living including rent in Ouahigouya is 32% higher than in Thika.
Food in Ouahigouya is 16% more expensive than in Thika.
Transport in Ouahigouya is 65% cheaper than in Thika.
| Ouahigouya | Thika | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ouahigouya | Thika | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.38 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.05 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.18 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.17 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.99 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.41 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.8 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.2 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.05 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.9 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.66 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.73 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.1 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.1 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.7 $ | 41 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 620 $ | 881 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 216 $ | 618 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 834 $ | 1,356 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 588 $ | 410 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.53 % | 11.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.4 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.82 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Haircut | 10.1 $ | 4.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.9 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 19.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 127 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,458 $ | 8,298 $ |