Cost of living
Nyanza (Kenya) compared to Central (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
Nyanza (Kenya)Central (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Nyanza (Kenya) are roughly 22% higher than in Central (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Nyanza (Kenya) | Central (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,511 | 773 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,950 | 2,728 |
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| Without rent one person | 546 | 427 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,916 | 1,494 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 808.55 | 471.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,169.34 | 710.25 |
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| Food person | 429 | 425 |
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| Food family | 1,247 | 1,108 |
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| Transport person | 67.48 | 53.42 |
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| Transport family | 222.96 | 186.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 92.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nyanza (Kenya) | Central (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.9 | 6.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.05 | 30.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.35 | 7.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.24 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 1.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nyanza (Kenya) | Central (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 751.21 | 328.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 481.81 | 249.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 983.26 | 582.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,289.22 | 554.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.96 | 78.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 185.75 | 103.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.95 | 60.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nyanza (Kenya) | Central (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.44 | 13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 173 | 200 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,069 | 1,078 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.18 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.05% | 23.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.3 | 25.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.18 | 1.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nyanza (Kenya) | Central (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.59 | 2.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 1.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.36 | 2.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.39 | 9.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.69 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.7 | 6.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Nyanza (Kenya) | Central (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.8 | 33.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.87 | 12.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.3 | 29.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.41 | 5.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 69.7 | 36.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.07 | 97.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 224.63 | 249.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,998 | 4,739 |
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