- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Iraq
- Kitale
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kitale, Kenya compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
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Food | ||||
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Food in Kitale (Kenya) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling80 (947 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling50 (592 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kitale (Kenya) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling3,000 (35,520 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kitale (Kenya) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling1,234 (14,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Kitale (Kenya) is 4% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling66 (781 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90,000 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kitale (Kenya) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling199 (2,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling2,222 (26,309 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kitale (Kenya) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,499 (17,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling3,000 (35,520 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling24 (284 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on November 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
11.840
IQD
/
KES
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Cost of living in Kitale (Kenya) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 6,534 Dinar
(Shilling552)
in Kitale
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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