Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Ghaziabad, India
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 56% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 (₨331) | ₨524 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 (₨530) | ₨232 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 (₨331) | ₨178 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 (₨60) | ₨53 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (₨129) | ₨74 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (₨76) | ₨38 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨147 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 (₨132) | ₨133 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 (₨99) | ₨19 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 (₨144) | ₨109 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 (₨2,650) | ₨819 | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 (₨101) | ₨75 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (₨53) | ₨27 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 (₨26,496) | ₨21,065 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 (₨13,248) | ₨15,843 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 (₨2,650) | ₨3,761 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 (₨19,872) | ₨28,261 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨9,442 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 (₨6,624) | ₨3,583 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 (₨2,318) | ₨967 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 (₨23,184) | ₨36,957 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (₨9,936) | ₨11,203 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (₨331) | ₨332 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨148 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 26% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 (₨1,656) | ₨2,276 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 (₨1,573) | ₨2,500 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 (₨2,981) | ₨3,034 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 (₨3,974) | ₨2,269 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 25% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 (₨662,396) | ₨734,341 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (₨70) | ₨67 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 (₨1,987) | ₨1,157 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 14% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (₨232) | ₨174 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 (₨662) | ₨500 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 (₨298) | ₨250 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 (₨124) | ₨152 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (₨199) | ₨189 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 (₨99) | ₨106 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 (₨265) | ₨73 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (₨265) | ₨190 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 14% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 (₨1,656) | ₨1,199 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 (₨662) | ₨451 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (₨1,325) | ₨1,423 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 (₨3,146) | ₨1,473 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (₨662) | ₨525 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (₨199) | ₨164 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 (₨166) | ₨177 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 (₨65,418) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (₨2.65) | ₨2.83 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (₨1,987) | ₨2,533 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨187 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 24% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨76,812 (Shilling115,961) in Kisumu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨62,000 in Ghaziabad.
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