Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 (€3.74) | €16 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 (€5.98) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 (€3.74) | €4.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 (€0.67) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (€1.46) | €4.06 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (€0.86) | €1.54 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 (€1.49) | €1.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 (€1.12) | €0.98 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 (€1.62) | €1.30 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 (€30) | €10 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 (€1.14) | €2.01 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (€0.60) | €0.62 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 (€299) | €592 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 (€149) | €430 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 (€30) | €121 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 (€224) | €424 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €315 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 (€75) | €82 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 (€26) | €20 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 (€262) | €379 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (€112) | €111 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (€3.74) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €6 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 50% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 (€19) | €78 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 (€18) | €22 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 (€34) | €80 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 (€45) | €89 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 (€7,473) | €20,726 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (€0.78) | €1.58 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 (€22) | €30 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 31% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (€2.62) | €3.14 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 (€3.36) | €3.64 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 (€1.40) | €4.30 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (€2.24) | €3.74 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 (€1.12) | €1.84 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 (€2.99) | €2.07 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (€2.99) | €9 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €15 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 (€35) | €45 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.24) | €3.80 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 (€1.87) | €3.87 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 (€738) | €434 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (€0.03) | €0.36 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (€22) | €41 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.66 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 188 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 34% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,122 (Shilling150,074) in Kisumu.
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