- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Ivory Coast
- Malindi
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 6% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling542 (2,979 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (2,747 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (2,473 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (517 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (959 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (506 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (4,396 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (376 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (629 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (4,758 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (824 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (365 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 (170,714 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (170,056 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (25,981 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (274,725 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (219,780 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (52,198 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (159,341 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (49,451 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (1,374 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (2,198 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 (604 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (18,116 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 (20,604 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (1,923 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (1,648 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (1,099 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (824 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 (3,714 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 (23,732 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (2,224 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (945 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (976 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (16,484 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (879 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
496,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 383,705 Franc
(Shilling69,834)
in Malindi.
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