Cost of living in Rehoboth is 4% higher than in Thika (without rent).
Rent in Rehoboth is 96% more expensive than in Thika.
Cost of living including rent in Rehoboth is 36% higher than in Thika.
Food in Rehoboth is 14% more expensive than in Thika.
Transport in Rehoboth is 47% cheaper than in Thika.
| Rehoboth | Thika | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rehoboth | Thika | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.97 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.4 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.91 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.43 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.19 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.09 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.6 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.67 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.2 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.68 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.3 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.3 $ | 41 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 794 $ | 310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 983 $ | 881 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 694 $ | 618 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 692 $ | 1,356 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 789 $ | 410 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.34 % | 11.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.64 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Haircut | 7.59 $ | 4.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.2 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.8 $ | 19.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 173 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,424 $ | 8,298 $ |