In Nakuru, Kenya, living costs about $493 per month for one person and $1281 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Nakuru is 47% cheaper overall.
Nakuru is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Nakuru is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.
Nakuru tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The main driver of higher costs in Nakuru is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs in Nakuru are 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Nakuru is 41% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner | 31.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.39 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.72 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.11 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 17 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 40.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 273 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 387 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,054 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,352 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.42% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.41 $ |
| Haircut | 3.28 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 38.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,864 $ |