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Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya vs Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 68% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling800 (₨568) | ₨228 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling750 (₨533) | ₨223 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling625 (₨444) | ₨182 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (₨67) | ₨56 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (₨124) | ₨80 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling98 (₨69) | ₨38 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (₨639) | ₨229 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨117 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling76 (₨54) | ₨20 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling127 (₨90) | ₨169 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,083 (₨769) | ₨534 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (₨107) | ₨77 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (₨57) | ₨35 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 90% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (₨22,060) | ₨28,231 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (₨21,975) | ₨15,439 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (₨3,357) | ₨4,840 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (₨35,500) | ₨16,409 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (₨28,400) | ₨20,737 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,683 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (₨6,745) | ₨657 | + 926% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (₨20,590) | ₨29,889 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (₨6,390) | ₨7,278 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (₨178) | ₨308 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (₨284) | ₨463 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Malindi (Kenya) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,353 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,149 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,355 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,829 | - | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 33% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨791,656 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (₨78) | ₨72 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (₨2,341) | ₨1,098 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨266 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨97 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (₨2,663) | ₨6,583 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨315 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (₨249) | ₨139 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (₨213) | ₨211 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (₨142) | ₨105 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨107) | ₨80 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨223 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,800 (₨1,278) | ₨748 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨351 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,442 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,000 (₨3,550) | ₨1,424 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling533 (₨379) | ₨565 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling183 (₨130) | ₨172 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (₨180) | ₨167 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (₨2,130) | ₨1,433 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling330 (₨234) | ₨261 | - 10% | |
| 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 783 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.710
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 ₨118,527
(Shilling166,939)
in Malindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨82,000
in Ahmedabad.
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