Cost of living
Western Province (Kenya) compared to Nyanza (Kenya)
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Overview comparison
Western Province (Kenya)Nyanza (Kenya)
Consumer prices in Nyanza (Kenya) are roughly 13% higher than in Western Province (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Province (Kenya) | Nyanza (Kenya) |
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| Total with rent one person | 630 | 1,511 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,733 | 2,950 |
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| Without rent one person | 430 | 546 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,284 | 1,916 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 369.71 | 808.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 678.28 | 1,169.34 |
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| Food person | 228 | 429 |
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| Food family | 819 | 1,247 |
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| Transport person | 50.78 | 67.48 |
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| Transport family | 135.59 | 222.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.31 years | 78.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Province (Kenya) | Nyanza (Kenya) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.69 | 7.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.59 | 35.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.54 | 5.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 2.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.89 | 4.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 1.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Province (Kenya) | Nyanza (Kenya) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.64 | 751.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 127.03 | 481.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 469.96 | 983.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 291.37 | 1,289.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.48 | 89.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.68 | 185.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.19 | 34.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Province (Kenya) | Nyanza (Kenya) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.69 | 12.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,400 | 173 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 880 | 1,069 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 | 4.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.08% | 22.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.53 | 24.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 2.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Province (Kenya) | Nyanza (Kenya) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 | 2.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 4.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.27 | 9.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.04 | 7.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.6 | 10.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.27 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 1.22 |
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Other
| Item | Western Province (Kenya) | Nyanza (Kenya) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.89 | 37.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.29 | 10.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.69 | 34.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.82 | 5.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.48 | 69.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.67 | 111.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 236.9 | 224.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,397 | 4,998 |
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