Cost of living in Safi is 3% lower than in Mumias (without rent).
Rent in Safi is 18% more expensive than in Mumias.
Cost of living including rent in Safi is 4% higher than in Mumias.
Food in Safi is 9% cheaper than in Mumias.
Transport in Safi is 21% cheaper than in Mumias.
| Safi | Mumias | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Safi | Mumias | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.59 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.5 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.4 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.79 $ | 2.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.49 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.2 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.59 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.3 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.05 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.27 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17 $ | 18 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.1 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.6 $ | 41.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 95 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 227 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 428 $ | 408 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 896 $ | 938 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 546 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 610 $ | 675 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.6 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.4 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.58 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Haircut | 4.88 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.4 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.4 $ | 13.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 130 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,506 $ | 7,965 $ |