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About Kisumu

Kisumu, Kenya 🌅 is a relaxed lakeside city on Lake Victoria with a warm climate and a lower cost of living than Nairobi. It offers a slower pace, friendly locals, and decent cafes/co-working options in the city center. Great for nomads who want nature, fresh air, and a laid-back vibe—but internet and infrastructure can be less reliable than in bigger hubs. 💻🌍

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 70 mm Feb: 52 mm Mar: 80 mm Apr: 154 mm May: 99 mm Jun: 46 mm Jul: 50 mm Aug: 55 mm Sep: 62 mm Oct: 87 mm Nov: 120 mm Dec: 100 mm Jan: 28°C / 18°C Feb: 29°C / 18°C Mar: 29°C / 19°C Apr: 27°C / 18°C May: 27°C / 18°C Jun: 27°C / 17°C Jul: 27°C / 17°C Aug: 28°C / 18°C Sep: 29°C / 18°C Oct: 29°C / 18°C Nov: 28°C / 18°C Dec: 28°C / 18°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Internet Speed 6.3
Safety 6.5
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 6.9
Nomad Friendly 4.4
Female Friendly 6.1
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kisumu
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $169.97 per month
Coworking Space $92.71 per month
Coffee $2.70 per cup
Beer $2.32 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.48 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $27.04 per month
Mobile Plan $9.27 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $42.49 per month

Other cities in Kenya

Other cities in Kenya
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nairobi $2,739 6.1 Compare
2 Diani Beach $1,307 6.0 Compare
3 Kilifi $1,152 5.9 Compare
4 Mombasa $1,858 5.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Eldoret KE Kenya $1,603 5.6 Compare
2 Jinja UG Uganda $1,547 5.5 Compare
3 Naivasha KE Kenya $1,257 5.5 Compare
4 Nakuru KE Kenya $1,541 5.5 Compare

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