- Cost of Living
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- Malindi
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Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 73% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling542 (₨370) | ₨120 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (₨341) | ₨170 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (₨307) | ₨94 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (₨64) | ₨53 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (₨119) | ₨58 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (₨63) | ₨35 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (₨545) | ₨152 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨109 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (₨47) | ₨42 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (₨78) | ₨123 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (₨590) | ₨425 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (₨102) | ₨75 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (₨45) | ₨26 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 132% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (₨21,184) | ₨18,300 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (₨21,103) | ₨13,182 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (₨3,224) | ₨3,417 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (₨34,091) | ₨8,000 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (₨27,273) | ₨5,227 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (₨6,477) | ₨1,044 | + 520% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (₨19,773) | ₨31,788 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (₨6,136) | ₨10,801 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (₨170) | ₨391 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (₨273) | ₨345 | - 21% | |
| 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 | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 60% 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 (₨75) | ₨73 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (₨2,248) | ₨300 | + 649% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨97 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨492 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (₨2,557) | ₨3,572 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (₨239) | ₨147 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (₨205) | ₨190 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (₨136) | ₨164 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (₨102) | ₨72 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨253 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling676 (₨461) | ₨735 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,319 (₨2,945) | ₨500 | + 489% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (₨276) | ₨572 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (₨117) | ₨61 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (₨121) | ₨100 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (₨2,045) | ₨1,121 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (₨109) | ₨120 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 727 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.682
INR
/
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 61% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨96,819
(Shilling142,001)
in Malindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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