In Thika, Kenya, living costs about $571 per month for one person and $1613 for a family of four, including rent.
Thika is 39% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Thika is 46% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Thika is, on average, 85% lower than in Columbus.
Thika is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Thika is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Food is 22% lower than the European benchmark, making it reasonably priced for residents.
Public transport is 24% lower than the European benchmark, providing an economical option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.87 $ |
| Dinner | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.33 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 33.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.1 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 17 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 881 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 618 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,356 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 41 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.18 $ |
| Haircut | 4.98 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,298 $ |