Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 122% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 (3.20 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (4.08 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 12 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 (7 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 (5.33 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 (142 zł) | 27 zł | + 434% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 (5.43 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (2.84 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 7% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 (1,421 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 (710 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 (142 zł) | 471 zł | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 (1,065 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,028 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 (355 zł) | 280 zł | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 (124 zł) | 47 zł | + 163% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 (1,243 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (533 zł) | 403 zł | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 17 zł | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 42% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 (89 zł) | 246 zł | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 (84 zł) | 118 zł | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 (160 zł) | 310 zł | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 (213 zł) | 350 zł | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 (35,516 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (3.73 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 (107 zł) | 94 zł | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 (36 zł) | 28 zł | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 101 zł | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 (5.33 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (14 zł) | 36 zł | - 61% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 (89 zł) | 68 zł | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 (36 zł) | 54 zł | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (71 zł) | 133 zł | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 (169 zł) | 138 zł | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 (3,508 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (0.14 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (107 zł) | 119 zł | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 14 zł | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 9,600 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 9,496 zł (Shilling267,363) in Kisumu.
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