Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 63% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 154 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 91 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 47 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 17 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 18 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 204 | + 336% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 (Mex$ 8,887) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 (Mex$ 4,443) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 901 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 (Mex$ 6,665) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 4,109 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 (Mex$ 2,222) | Mex$ 647 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 351 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 (Mex$ 7,776) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (Mex$ 3,332) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 89 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 11% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 786 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 560 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 (Mex$ 222,164) | Mex$ 235,920 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 456 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 36% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 94 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 114 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 471 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 63 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 43 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 33 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 20 | + 346% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 78 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 53% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 291 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 103 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 496 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 517 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 89 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 43 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 30 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 (Mex$ 21,941) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (Mex$ 0.89) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 428 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 270 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 32% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 54,120 (Shilling243,603) in Kisumu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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