Cost of living in Thika is 16% lower than in Centre de Flacq (without rent).
Rent in Thika is 42% cheaper than in Centre de Flacq.
Cost of living including rent in Thika is 28% lower than in Centre de Flacq.
Food in Thika is 19% cheaper than in Centre de Flacq.
Transport in Thika is 16% more expensive than in Centre de Flacq.
| Thika | Centre de Flacq | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thika | Centre de Flacq | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.87 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.87 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.33 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.33 $ | 6.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.4 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 20.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.1 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.76 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.2 $ | 26 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.8 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41 $ | 33.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 310 $ | 580 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 367 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 881 $ | 688 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 618 $ | 1,125 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,356 $ | 781 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 410 $ | 511 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55 % | 6.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.2 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.18 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Haircut | 4.98 $ | 8.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.9 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.5 $ | 58.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,298 $ | 3,894 $ |