- Cost of Living
- Kenya
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- Malindi
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 65% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling800 (₨564) | ₨221 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling750 (₨529) | ₨228 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling625 (₨441) | ₨179 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (₨66) | ₨55 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (₨123) | ₨82 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling98 (₨69) | ₨39 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (₨635) | ₨238 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨112 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling76 (₨54) | ₨20 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling127 (₨89) | ₨172 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,083 (₨764) | ₨571 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (₨106) | ₨78 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (₨56) | ₨35 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 111% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (₨21,907) | ₨22,881 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (₨21,822) | ₨15,456 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (₨3,334) | ₨4,475 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (₨35,254) | ₨16,665 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (₨28,203) | ₨13,704 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,683 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (₨6,698) | ₨612 | + 994% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (₨20,447) | ₨25,488 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (₨6,346) | ₨8,522 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (₨176) | ₨335 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (₨282) | ₨371 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Malindi (Kenya) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,538 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,224 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,515 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,797 | - | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 32% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨859,577 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (₨78) | ₨73 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (₨2,325) | ₨1,088 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨525 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (₨2,644) | ₨6,583 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (₨247) | ₨139 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (₨212) | ₨212 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (₨141) | ₨135 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨106) | ₨80 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 20% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,800 (₨1,269) | ₨683 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨352 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,000 (₨3,525) | ₨1,505 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling533 (₨376) | ₨572 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling183 (₨129) | ₨193 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (₨179) | ₨185 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (₨2,115) | ₨1,539 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling330 (₨233) | ₨222 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 803 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.705
INR
/
KES
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 45% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨106,950
(Shilling151,684)
in Malindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨74,000
in Ahmedabad.
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