- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Zimbabwe
- Kisumu
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $3.00 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling600 ($5.99) | $3.00 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.00 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling80 ($0.80) | $1.29 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling240 ($2.40) | $2.40 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling80 ($0.80) | $1.10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $1.70 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.00 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 ($2.00) | $1.50 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $6.00 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling160 ($1.60) | $2.25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 ($0.80) | $0.33 | + 140% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling30,000 ($300) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,000 ($30) | $40 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $500 | - | |
| 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 | - | $50 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,000 ($30) | $70 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling30,000 ($300) | $600 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $300 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,250 ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 ($1.05) | $1.40 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| 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) | Shilling300 ($3.00) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling1,500 ($15) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling98,760 ($986) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $20 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00999
USD
/
KES
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$890
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $833
(Shilling83,453)
in Kisumu.
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