- Cost of Living
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- Malindi
- Ahmedabad
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Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 126% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling800 (₨575) | ₨120 | + 379% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling750 (₨539) | ₨170 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling625 (₨449) | ₨94 | + 378% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (₨68) | ₨53 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (₨125) | ₨58 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling98 (₨70) | ₨35 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (₨646) | ₨152 | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨109 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling76 (₨55) | ₨42 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling127 (₨91) | ₨123 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,083 (₨778) | ₨425 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (₨108) | ₨76 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (₨57) | ₨26 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 148% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (₨22,314) | ₨18,300 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (₨22,228) | ₨13,182 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (₨3,396) | ₨3,417 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (₨35,909) | ₨8,000 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (₨28,727) | ₨5,227 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (₨6,823) | ₨1,044 | + 553% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (₨20,827) | ₨25,816 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (₨6,464) | ₨9,353 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (₨180) | ₨380 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (₨287) | ₨371 | - 22% | |
| 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 | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 64% 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 (₨79) | ₨73 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (₨2,368) | ₨300 | + 689% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨236 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is 29% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨492 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (₨2,693) | ₨7,979 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (₨251) | ₨142 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (₨215) | ₨186 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (₨144) | ₨164 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨108) | ₨83 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 44% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,800 (₨1,293) | ₨712 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 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 (₨3,591) | ₨500 | + 618% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling533 (₨383) | ₨572 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling183 (₨132) | ₨61 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (₨182) | ₨100 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (₨2,155) | ₨1,121 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling330 (₨237) | ₨120 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 781 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 71% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨102,860
(Shilling143,223)
in Malindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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