Cost of living in Kisumu is 6% higher than in Algiers (without rent).
Rent in Kisumu is 17% cheaper than in Algiers.
Cost of living including rent in Kisumu is 2% lower than in Algiers.
Food in Kisumu is very similar to Algiers.
Transport in Kisumu is 91% more expensive than in Algiers.
Kisumu | Algiers | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Kisumu | Algiers | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.96 $ | 3.1 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.47 $ | 4.62 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.88 $ |
Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 0.98 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.99 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.14 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.8 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 1.84 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.13 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.2 $ | 5.69 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.1 $ | 16.6 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 3.55 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 2.99 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.89 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.5 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.52 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.21 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.07 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 7.34 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.71 $ |
Cigarette pack | 3.12 $ | 2.68 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.31 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.3 $ | 9.67 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.63 $ | 0.34 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 3.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.7 $ | 14 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.11 $ | 4.93 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 2.15 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.23 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 2.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.4 $ | 23.4 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 35.3 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.9 $ | 20.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 97.9 $ | 136 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 181 $ | 267 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 122 $ | 215 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 347 $ | 403 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 781 $ | 2,080 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,346 $ | 1,215 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 780 $ | 322 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.91 % | 6.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.3 $ | 24.7 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 6.16 $ | 5.97 $ |
Haircut | 2.14 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.8 $ | 75 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.7 $ | 38.1 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 117 $ | 95.9 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,258 $ | 2,595 $ |