Eldoret
Kenya
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Local Highlights
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Tue Oct 13
23°C
/ 73°F
Low: 13°C
/ 55°F
Wed Oct 14
26°C
/ 78°F
Low: 14°C
/ 56°F
Thu Oct 15
25°C
/ 77°F
Low: 15°C
/ 59°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$91
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
30
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population475,716
- RegionUasin Gishu County
- ClimateSubtropical Highland (Warm Days / Cool Nights Year-Round)
- Elevation2,095 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)40.19 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)36.01 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre92.84 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre88.97 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre270.79 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre618.94 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.39 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.55 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)2.90 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.51 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)17020.87 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)19685.75 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.03 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant1.55 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)34.82 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.19 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.32 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)1.55 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.69 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.31 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.39 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.70 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)0.48 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.52 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.55 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)3.87 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)4.26 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)4.26 USD
- Apples (1 kg)2.32 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)0.98 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)0.70 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)0.90 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)0.54 USD
- Onions (1 kg)0.46 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.65 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.64 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)5.80 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)2.06 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.48 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership38.68 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child64.47 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child10537.41 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)11.61 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)19.34 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes34.82 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)14.51 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)25.14 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.11