Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 (€3.77) | €13 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 (€3.77) | €4.33 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 (€0.68) | €1.37 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (€1.47) | €4.20 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (€0.87) | €1.87 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.74 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 (€1.51) | €1.70 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 (€1.13) | €1.39 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 (€1.64) | €1.38 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 (€30) | €7 | + 358% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 (€1.15) | €2.27 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (€0.60) | €1.03 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 (€302) | €965 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 (€151) | €672 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 (€30) | €178 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 (€226) | €630 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €483 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 (€75) | €100 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 (€26) | €24 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 (€264) | €431 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (€113) | €122 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (€3.77) | €4.99 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 62% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 (€19) | €94 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 (€18) | €35 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 (€34) | €91 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 (€45) | €130 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 (€7,546) | €20,723 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (€0.79) | €1.45 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 (€23) | €34 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (€2.64) | €8 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 (€3.40) | €5.45 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 (€1.41) | €3.61 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (€2.26) | €3.88 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 (€1.13) | €1.61 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 (€3.02) | €2.34 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (€3.02) | €19 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 (€19) | €39 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 (€8) | €16 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€15) | €94 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 (€36) | €58 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (€2.26) | €1.45 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 (€1.89) | €4.61 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 (€745) | €447 | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (€0.03) | €0.18 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (€23) | €48 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.29 | - | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,789 (Shilling237,105) in Kisumu.
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