Cost of living in Asyut is 50% lower than in Kisumu (without rent).
Rent in Asyut is 20% cheaper than in Kisumu.
Cost of living including rent in Asyut is 41% lower than in Kisumu.
Food in Asyut is 47% cheaper than in Kisumu.
Transport in Asyut is 78% cheaper than in Kisumu.
| Asyut | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Asyut | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.44 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.9 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.02 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.41 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.27 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.27 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.37 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.06 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.45 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.62 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.69 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.28 $ | 3.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.05 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.72 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 5.19 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.62 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.65 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.67 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.9 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.4 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.4 $ | 40.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 97.4 $ | 97.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 103 $ | 181 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 122 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 137 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 516 $ | 781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 205 $ | 1,346 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 146 $ | 780 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.29 % | 11.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.7 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.68 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Haircut | 1.84 $ | 2.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.7 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,385 $ | 8,258 $ |