Cost of living in Kisumu is 8% higher than in Tunis (without rent).
Rent in Kisumu is 31% cheaper than in Tunis.
Cost of living including rent in Kisumu is 8% lower than in Tunis.
Food in Kisumu is 5% more expensive than in Tunis.
Transport in Kisumu is 133% more expensive than in Tunis.
| Kisumu | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kisumu | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.96 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.47 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.2 $ | 6.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.1 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.12 $ | 3.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.3 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.63 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 2.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.7 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.11 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.4 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.9 $ | 23.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 97.9 $ | 162 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 181 $ | 293 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 122 $ | 237 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 347 $ | 441 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 781 $ | 1,177 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,346 $ | 793 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 780 $ | 325 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.91 % | 11.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.3 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.16 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Haircut | 2.14 $ | 3.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.8 $ | 97.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.7 $ | 47.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 117 $ | 106 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,258 $ | 3,491 $ |