- Cost of Living
- Kenya
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- Malindi
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 62% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling542 (₨338) | ₨120 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (₨312) | ₨170 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (₨280) | ₨94 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (₨59) | ₨49 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (₨109) | ₨58 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (₨57) | ₨35 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (₨499) | ₨152 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨109 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (₨43) | ₨42 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (₨71) | ₨123 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (₨540) | ₨425 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (₨93) | ₨84 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (₨41) | ₨26 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 118% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (₨19,363) | ₨18,300 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (₨19,288) | ₨13,182 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (₨2,947) | ₨3,417 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (₨31,160) | ₨8,000 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (₨24,928) | ₨5,227 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (₨5,920) | ₨1,044 | + 467% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (₨18,073) | ₨36,620 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (₨5,609) | ₨10,201 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (₨156) | ₨420 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (₨249) | ₨222 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Malindi (Kenya) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,900 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,720 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,011 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 55% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (₨69) | ₨73 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (₨2,055) | ₨300 | + 585% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨147 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨86 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (₨2,337) | ₨466 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (₨218) | ₨171 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (₨187) | ₨176 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (₨125) | ₨184 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨93) | ₨80 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨140 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 17% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling676 (₨421) | ₨796 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨694 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,319 (₨2,692) | ₨500 | + 438% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (₨252) | ₨526 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (₨107) | ₨61 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (₨111) | ₨100 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨23,599 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (₨1,870) | ₨1,121 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (₨100) | ₨120 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 595 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 60% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,817
(Shilling128,075)
in Malindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨50,000
in Ahmedabad.
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