Cost of Living in Kisumu
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | KSh600.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | KSh3,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | KSh800.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | KSh250.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | KSh350.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | KSh290.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | KSh75.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | KSh70.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | KSh70.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | KSh63.50 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | KSh118.84 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | KSh210.73 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | KSh606.63 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | KSh361.34 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | KSh294.84 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | KSh183.57 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | KSh57.44 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | KSh114.44 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | KSh56.51 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | KSh56.59 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | KSh53.95 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | KSh80.31 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | KSh94.62 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | KSh1,000.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | KSh292.14 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | KSh300.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | KSh400.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | KSh100.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | KSh3,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | KSh200.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | KSh321.87 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | KSh375.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | KSh190.87 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | KSh2,200,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | KSh2,640,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | KSh7,450.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | KSh2,031.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | KSh4,566.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | KSh3,000.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | KSh1,000.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | KSh15,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | KSh1,362,663.84 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | KSh1,500.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | KSh2,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | KSh2,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | KSh2,000.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | KSh20,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | KSh18,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | KSh72,500.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | KSh28,000.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | KSh9,290.23 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | KSh100,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.71 | |
Prices in Kisumu
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Last update: 8 April 2026
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Last update: 8 April 2026
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