Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 ($4.76) | $17 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 ($8) | $10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 ($4.76) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 ($0.86) | $1.69 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 ($1.86) | $5.99 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 ($1.09) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 ($1.90) | $4.88 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 ($1.43) | $2.46 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 ($2.06) | $3.30 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 ($38) | $16 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 ($1.46) | $2.45 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 ($0.76) | $4.34 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 ($381) | $2,550 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 ($190) | $1,846 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 ($38) | $274 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 ($286) | $1,691 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,289 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 ($95) | $142 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 ($33) | $41 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 ($333) | $450 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 ($143) | $132 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 ($4.76) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 ($24) | $66 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 ($23) | $75 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 ($43) | $100 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 ($57) | $181 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 ($9,519) | $25,902 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 ($1.00) | $1.02 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 ($29) | $43 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 56% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 ($3.33) | $12 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 ($10) | $28 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $115 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 ($4.28) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 ($1.78) | $5.06 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 ($2.86) | $5.65 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 ($1.43) | $5.11 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 ($3.81) | $1.99 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 ($3.81) | $25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 ($24) | $57 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 ($10) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 ($19) | $202 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 ($45) | $97 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 ($2.86) | $5.90 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 ($2.38) | $6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 ($940) | $429 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 ($29) | $51 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 69 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,900 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,186 (Shilling334,708) in Kisumu.
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