- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,786 ₦ | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling600 (2,158 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,172 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling80 (288 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling240 (863 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling80 (288 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,542 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,335 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 770 ₦ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (719 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,809 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling160 (576 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (288 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 33% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 28% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling30,000 (107,916 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 338,039 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,000 (10,792 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 229,092 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 114,731 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,000 (10,792 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | Shilling30,000 (107,916 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,412 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 1% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,493 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,250 (11,691 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,388 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 22,453 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 13% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,400,620 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (378 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 160% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,239 ₦ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 0% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling300 (1,079 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,065 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 683 ₦ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 981 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 388 ₦ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 284 ₦ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,085 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 6,234 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,944 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling1,500 (5,396 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,220 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 489 ₦ | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling98,760 (355,259 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (14 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 ₦ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 342 ₦ | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,500,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,362,836 ₦
(Shilling378,861)
in Kisumu.
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