Cost of Living in Thika
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 450.00 KSh | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 4,500.00 KSh | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 860.00 KSh | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 250.00 KSh | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 275.00 KSh | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 250.00 KSh | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 40.00 KSh | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 67.14 KSh | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 92.50 KSh | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 54.43 KSh | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 69.17 KSh | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 180.00 KSh | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 635.70 KSh | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 382.68 KSh | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 238.14 KSh | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 90.72 KSh | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 36.29 KSh | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 45.36 KSh | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 58.53 KSh | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 22.68 KSh | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 27.22 KSh | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 87.12 KSh | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 50.00 KSh | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 750.00 KSh | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 235.00 KSh | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 250.00 KSh | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 355.00 KSh | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.00 KSh | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 KSh | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 KSh | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 193.12 KSh | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 375.00 KSh | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 181.00 KSh | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,000,000.00 KSh | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,444,444.44 KSh | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,500.00 KSh | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 2,119.05 KSh | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 4,767.95 KSh | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 6,000.00 KSh | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,000.00 KSh | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 7,000.00 KSh | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 450,000.00 KSh | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,466.67 KSh | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,333.33 KSh | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,935.29 KSh | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,500.00 KSh | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,000.00 KSh | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,500.00 KSh | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 35,000.00 KSh | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 23,000.00 KSh | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,432.18 KSh | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ? | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.06 | |
Prices in Thika
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Last update: 29 August 2025
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Last update: 29 August 2025
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