- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Spain
- Mombasa
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 24% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling575 (€4.91) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling511 (€4.36) | €5.61 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling304 (€2.60) | €2.94 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling95 (€0.81) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling166 (€1.42) | €2.13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling90 (€0.77) | €1.37 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling358 (€3.05) | €5.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling185 (€1.58) | €1.75 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling70 (€0.60) | €1.24 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling115 (€0.98) | €0.63 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,734 (€15) | €4.94 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling133 (€1.14) | €1.39 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (€0.45) | €0.53 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling92,479 (€790) | €678 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,169 (€480) | €439 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,615 (€82) | €89 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling80,567 (€688) | €463 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling29,988 (€256) | €325 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,929 (€51) | €66 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,708 (€23) | €27 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,865 (€332) | €414 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,609 (€82) | €73 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (€3.43) | €8 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,707 (€40) | €79 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,178 (€27) | €25 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,595 (€39) | €65 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,888 (€42) | €73 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,524,830 (€21,562) | €19,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling94 (€0.80) | €1.27 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,166 (€36) | €29 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling213 (€1.82) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling847 (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (€26) | €54 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling652 (€5.57) | €4.63 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling348 (€2.97) | €2.78 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling363 (€3.10) | €2.97 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (€0.86) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling142 (€1.21) | €2.01 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (€5.81) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 1% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,022 (€17) | €25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,029 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (€128) | €44 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,741 (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,187 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling274 (€2.34) | €2.10 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling212 (€1.81) | €4.64 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling100,000 (€854) | €500 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling20 (€0.17) | €0.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,475 (€30) | €29 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling244 (€2.08) | €4.42 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00854
EUR
/
KES
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,879
(Shilling220,040)
in Mombasa.
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