Cost of living in Luxor is 46% lower than in Kisumu (without rent).
Rent in Luxor is 25% cheaper than in Kisumu.
Cost of living including rent in Luxor is 39% lower than in Kisumu.
Food in Luxor is 39% cheaper than in Kisumu.
Transport in Luxor is 80% cheaper than in Kisumu.
| Luxor | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Luxor | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.59 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.48 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.59 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.91 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.74 $ | 3.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.66 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.68 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.38 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.72 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.7 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.78 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.6 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.34 $ | 40.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ | 97.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 413 $ | 181 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 92.7 $ | 122 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 288 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 909 $ | 781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 240 $ | 1,346 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 258 $ | 780 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.61 % | 11.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.42 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.59 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Haircut | 1.76 $ | 2.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.5 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.8 $ | 11.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.1 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,040 $ | 8,258 $ |