Cost of living in Eldoret (Kenya) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 11 different people.
| Food in Eldoret (Kenya) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret (Kenya) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Shilling667 (15,119 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Shilling467 (10,583 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | 4% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Shilling470 (10,659 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Shilling87 (1,965 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Shilling120 (2,721 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Shilling80 (1,814 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Shilling425 (9,638 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Shilling267 (6,048 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | 164% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Shilling75 (1,701 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Shilling85 (1,928 Shilling) | 3,337 Shilling | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Shilling1,200 (27,214 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Shilling117 (2,646 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | 30% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Shilling90 (2,041 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | 120% |
| Housing in Eldoret (Kenya) is 1% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Eldoret (Kenya) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling55,756 (1,264,452 Shilling) | 1,035,930 Shilling | 22% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | 1,002,910 Shilling | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | 134,018 Shilling | - |
| 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 | ||
| - | 1,065,940 Shilling | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling3,333 (75,595 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | 85% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Shilling325 (7,370 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Shilling400 (9,071 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in Eldoret (Kenya) is 2% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Eldoret (Kenya) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Shilling4,750 (107,722 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Shilling4,500 (102,053 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling3,250 (73,705 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Shilling3,000 (68,035 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | 172% |
| Transportation in Eldoret (Kenya) is 13% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Eldoret (Kenya) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | 20,000,000 Shilling | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Shilling106 (2,404 Shilling) | 2,187 Shilling | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Shilling2,250 (51,026 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Shilling985 (22,335 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Eldoret (Kenya) is 18% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Eldoret (Kenya) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 100,002 Shilling | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Shilling1,500 (34,018 Shilling) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Shilling1,200 (27,214 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Shilling185 (4,196 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Shilling219 (4,961 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Shilling250 (5,670 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | 5,920 Shilling | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Shilling110 (2,495 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | 12,182 Shilling | - |
| Entertainment in Eldoret (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Eldoret (Kenya) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Shilling1,250 (28,348 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Shilling600 (13,607 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Shilling2,000 (45,357 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | 127% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Shilling3,000 (68,035 Shilling) | 58,750 Shilling | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Shilling525 (11,906 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | 1% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling400 (9,071 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Shilling160 (3,629 Shilling) | 3,978 Shilling | 9% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Shilling80,000 (1,814,272 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Shilling4.00 (91 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | 33% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Shilling1,733 (39,309 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Shilling225 (5,103 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | 1% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,120,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar
you would need to make just about 3,007,805 Shilling
(Shilling132,629)
in Eldoret.