Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Kenya instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.25
KES419.62
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.64
KES729.00
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.55
KES71.04
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.45
KES58.77
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.50
KES64.82
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.85
KES497.96
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.73
KES352.62
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$1.59
KES205.26
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.20
KES284.17
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.10
KES142.49
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.44
KES56.81
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.66
KES84.94
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.33
KES42.01
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.30
KES38.91
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.40
KES51.08
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.65
KES730.49
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$32.71
KES4,226.35
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$16,627.25
KES2,148,240.57
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$10.53
KES1,360.80
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$38.26
KES4,942.70
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$175.35
KES22,655.37
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$99.93
KES12,910.47
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$24.70
KES3,191.59
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$135.79
KES17,544.68
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$6,611.54
KES854,210.80
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.99
KES257.46
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.16
KES279.34
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.93
KES378.37
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.98
KES3,744.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.33
KES817.90
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Kenya
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$12.19
KES1,574.78
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$19.75
KES2,551.70
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$35.28
KES4,558.58
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$34.91
KES4,510.31
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