Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 55% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu (Kenya) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Shilling500 ($4.65) | $16 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Shilling800 ($7) | $8 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Shilling500 ($4.65) | $4.67 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Shilling90 ($0.84) | $0.73 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Shilling195 ($1.81) | $2.70 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Shilling115 ($1.07) | $3.25 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| - | $6 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Shilling200 ($1.86) | $3.09 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Shilling150 ($1.40) | $1.87 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Shilling217 ($2.02) | $2.36 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Shilling4,000 ($37) | $15 | 152% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Shilling153 ($1.42) | $1.75 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Shilling80 ($0.74) | $2.16 | 65% |
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 65% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Kisumu (Kenya) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling40,000 ($372) | $2,347 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Shilling20,000 ($186) | $1,685 | 89% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Shilling4,000 ($37) | $141 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Shilling30,000 ($279) | $1,609 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | $1,155 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Shilling10,000 ($93) | $86 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Shilling3,500 ($33) | $54 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Shilling35,000 ($326) | $302 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling15,000 ($140) | $149 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Shilling500 ($4.65) | $10 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | $32 | - |
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Kisumu (Kenya) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Shilling2,500 ($23) | $54 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Shilling2,375 ($22) | $60 | 63% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling4,500 ($42) | $92 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Shilling6,000 ($56) | $167 | 67% |
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Kisumu (Kenya) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Shilling1,000,000 ($9,302) | $21,497 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Shilling105 ($0.98) | $0.69 | 41% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Shilling3,000 ($28) | $112 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $17 | - |
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Kisumu (Kenya) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Shilling350 ($3.26) | $8 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Shilling1,000 ($9) | $16 | 40% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | $122 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Shilling450 ($4.19) | $7 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Shilling188 ($1.74) | $2.86 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Shilling300 ($2.79) | $5.43 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Shilling150 ($1.40) | $3.20 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Shilling400 ($3.72) | $1.78 | 109% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling400 ($3.72) | $23 | 84% |
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 53% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Kisumu (Kenya) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Shilling2,500 ($23) | $46 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Shilling1,000 ($9) | $24 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Shilling2,000 ($19) | $276 | 93% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Shilling4,750 ($44) | $76 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Shilling1,000 ($9) | $12 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Shilling300 ($2.79) | $4.77 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Shilling250 ($2.33) | $5.38 | 57% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Shilling98,760 ($919) | $460 | 100% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Shilling4.00 ($0.04) | $0.65 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Shilling3,000 ($28) | $73 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | $7 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $3,270 (Shilling351,506) in Kisumu.