Kenya vs Kenya · 430 km apart
Kenya
single / month
Cheaper overallKenya
single / month
| Expense | Kikuyu | Dadaab | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.91 | $4.20 | Kikuyu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.62 | $16.80 | Kikuyu |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.26 | Kikuyu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.54 | $95.20 | Kikuyu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.32 | $15.40 | Kikuyu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.76 | $40.60 | Kikuyu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.94 | $11.76 | Kikuyu |
| Fitness club membership | $10.94 | $11.76 | Kikuyu |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $3.08 | Kikuyu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $173 | Kikuyu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $120 | Kikuyu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $360 | Kikuyu |
| Total single-person budget | $370 | $400 | Kikuyu |
| Average net salary | $372 | $400 |
Kikuyu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kikuyu runs about $370 versus $400 in Dadaab — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Kikuyu leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kikuyu · Full cost of living in Dadaab