Cost of living in Katsina is 17% lower than in Kisumu (without rent).
Rent in Katsina is 87% more expensive than in Kisumu.
Cost of living including rent in Katsina is 15% higher than in Kisumu.
Food in Katsina is 11% cheaper than in Kisumu.
Transport in Katsina is 44% cheaper than in Kisumu.
| Katsina | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Katsina | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.7 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.45 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.91 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.7 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.19 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.91 $ | 3.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.8 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.8 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 4.68 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.15 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.02 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.48 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.3 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.2 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.7 $ | 40.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 227 $ | 97.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 468 $ | 181 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 122 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,012 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,782 $ | 781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,214 $ | 1,346 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 166 $ | 780 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.74 % | 11.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.3 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.54 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Haircut | 1.55 $ | 2.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.8 $ | 11.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92.9 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,805 $ | 8,258 $ |