- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Ivory Coast
- Malindi
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 5% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling542 (2,868 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (2,645 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (2,381 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (498 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (923 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (487 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (4,233 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (362 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (605 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (4,582 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (794 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (351 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (164,389 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (163,756 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (25,018 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (264,547 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (211,638 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (50,264 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (153,437 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (47,619 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (1,323 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (2,116 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Malindi (Kenya) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (582 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (17,445 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (19,841 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (1,852 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (1,587 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (1,058 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (794 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling676 (3,576 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,319 (22,852 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (2,142 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (910 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (940 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (15,873 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (847 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 23% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
489,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 374,295 Franc
(Shilling70,743)
in Malindi.
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