- Cost of Living
- Kenya
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- Eldoret
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eldoret, Kenya compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eldoret (Kenya) is 25% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling258 (₨160) | ₨135 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling265 (₨165) | ₨150 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling463 (₨288) | ₨100 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (₨60) | ₨46 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling120 (₨75) | ₨55 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling52 (₨32) | ₨27 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨327 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling146 (₨91) | ₨103 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨12 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨87 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨820 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling120 (₨75) | ₨73 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨23 | - | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Eldoret (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling55,756 (₨34,718) | ₨12,219 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨12,849 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨1,099 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨525 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨52,348 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,250 (₨2,646) | ₨7,470 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Eldoret (Kenya) is in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,846 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,741 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,488 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,747 | - | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Eldoret (Kenya) is 30% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (₨66) | ₨28 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling2,250 (₨1,401) | ₨900 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling985 (₨613) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Eldoret (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,500 (₨934) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling1,200 (₨747) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling219 (₨136) | ₨50 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling250 (₨156) | ₨160 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling110 (₨68) | ₨48 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Eldoret (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,250 (₨778) | ₨500 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling600 (₨374) | ₨250 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (₨1,245) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,000 (₨1,868) | ₨1,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling525 (₨327) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (₨249) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling160 (₨100) | ₨100 | - 0% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Shilling80,000 (₨49,814) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (₨2.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling1,733 (₨1,079) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling225 (₨140) | ₨200 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eldoret (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨43,390
(Shilling69,684)
in Eldoret
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨37,000
in Alwar.
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