- 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 (2,921 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (2,694 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (2,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (507 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (940 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (496 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (4,311 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (369 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (616 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (4,666 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (808 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (358 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 (167,427 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (166,782 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (25,481 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (269,436 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (215,548 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (51,193 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (156,273 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (48,498 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (1,347 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (2,155 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 | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 37% 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 (593 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (17,767 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 (20,208 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (1,886 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (1,617 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (1,078 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (808 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 (3,642 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 (23,275 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (2,181 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (927 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (957 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (16,166 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (862 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:
5.389
XOF
/
KES
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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
523,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 403,650 Franc
(Shilling74,907)
in Malindi.
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