- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Zimbabwe
- Kisumu
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 63% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 ($4.96) | $3.00 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling800 ($8) | $3.00 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 ($4.96) | $3.00 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 ($0.89) | $1.29 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 ($1.93) | $2.40 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 ($1.14) | $1.10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 ($1.98) | $1.70 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 ($1.49) | $1.00 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 ($2.15) | $1.50 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 ($40) | $6.00 | + 561% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling153 ($1.52) | $2.25 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 ($0.79) | $0.33 | + 138% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 19% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling40,000 ($397) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling20,000 ($198) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 ($40) | $40 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling30,000 ($297) | $500 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 ($99) | $50 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 ($35) | $70 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling35,000 ($347) | $600 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 ($149) | $300 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 ($4.96) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 ($25) | $40 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 ($24) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 ($45) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 ($59) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 ($9,916) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 ($1.04) | $1.40 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 ($30) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 ($3.47) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 ($10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling450 ($4.46) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 ($1.86) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 ($2.97) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 ($1.49) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 ($3.97) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 ($3.97) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 ($25) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 ($10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 ($20) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 ($47) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 ($10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 ($2.97) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 ($2.48) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling98,760 ($979) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 ($30) | $20 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is about the same as in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $1,122
(Shilling113,175)
in Kisumu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$1,100
in Zvishavane District.
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