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Cheaper overall| Expense | Mombasa | Kisumu | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.79 | $4.45 | Kisumu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.15 | $17.81 | Kisumu |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.34 | Kisumu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $101 | Kisumu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.56 | $16.32 | Kisumu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.28 | $43.04 | Kisumu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.41 | $12.47 | Kisumu |
| Fitness club membership | $13.41 | $12.47 | Kisumu |
| Cinema ticket | $3.51 | $3.26 | Kisumu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $203 | $186 | Kisumu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $141 | $129 | Kisumu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $424 | $387 | Kisumu |
| Total single-person budget | $461 | $426 | Kisumu |
| Average net salary | $456 | $424 |
Kisumu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mombasa runs about $461 versus $426 in Kisumu — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Kisumu leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Mombasa · Full cost of living in Kisumu