Kisumu ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Kenya on cost — $455 a month in essentials, 5% above Mombasa, the cheapest. The average net salary of $775 covers that 1.7×. 89.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 22.9 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 23°C, Feb 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $139 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $155 |
| Groceries | $90 |
| Dining out | $107 |
| Utilities | $96 |
| Local transport | $23 |
| Essentials / mo | $455 |
| Avg net salary | $775 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $217 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $562 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kisumu, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.65 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $25.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.20 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.70 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.94 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.71 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.54 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.54 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.54 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.65 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.26 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.24 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.07 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.93 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.99 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.93 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.73 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $23.24 |
| Taxi start | $1.55 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.55 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.53 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $60.25 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.05 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.53 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $23.24 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kisumu has 89.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Kenya cities we track. Kenya's national figure is 97.1, so Kisumu runs 8 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.7°C | 25.6°C | 69% | 54% | 108 mm |
| Feb | 24.5°C | 26.6°C | 67% | 57% | 89 mm |
| Mar | 24.2°C | 26.7°C | 71% | 60% | 194 mm |
| Apr | 23.2°C | 26.2°C | 79% | 81% | 308 mm |
| May | 23.1°C | 26.1°C | 79% | 65% | 208 mm |
| Jun | 22.8°C | 25.3°C | 76% | 62% | 92 mm |
| Jul | 22.7°C | 24.8°C | 73% | 66% | 97 mm |
| Aug | 23°C | 25.1°C | 72% | 59% | 100 mm |
| Sep | 23.2°C | 25.6°C | 73% | 60% | 119 mm |
| Oct | 23.4°C | 26.1°C | 74% | 71% | 201 mm |
| Nov | 23°C | 25.7°C | 77% | 75% | 277 mm |
| Dec | 23.3°C | 25.7°C | 74% | 60% | 169 mm |
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