Kisumu travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kisumu

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kisumu for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 28 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 639* (82698 KES)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 47 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1565* (202748 KES)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 73 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2869* (371728 KES)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kisumu compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kisumu in 2024 is 55% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kisumu in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kisumu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kisumu

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kisumu is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3/person
($ 1.9 to $ 7.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 10 to $ 32)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.3/person
($ 4.6 to $ 7.6)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kisumu

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kisumu is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 34 to $ 144)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 37/night
($ 21 to $ 73)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 14 to $ 225)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 62 to $ 172)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 14 to $ 213)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 434
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 39/month
($ 17 to $ 94)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 64/month
($ 25 to $ 162)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 64/month
($ 15 to $ 163)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 49/month
($ 24 to $ 126)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 99/month
($ 32 to $ 282)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Kisumu

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kisumu is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 12)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.9)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Kisumu

On average, the price of transport in Kisumu is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
( $ 0.7)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 61/24hrs
($ 54 to $ 70)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Kisumu

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kisumu is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.2/ticket
($ 4.6 to $ 9.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kisumu

On average, shopping budget in Kisumu is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 3.9)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 12
($ 9.2 to $ 47)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
($ 12 to $ 47)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
$ 858
(fair price: $ 747)
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
$ 743
(fair price: $ 632)
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
$ 699
(fair price: $ 593)
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
$ 1234
(fair price: $ 1067)
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
$ 1043
(fair price: $ 859)
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
$ 1018
(fair price: $ 904)



About this information on the cost of living in Kisumu

The information about the cost of living in Kisumu shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kisumu was updated on 12-11-2024.

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