- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Spain
- Mombasa
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 26% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling575 (€4.69) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling511 (€4.16) | €5.61 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling304 (€2.48) | €2.94 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (€0.81) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling166 (€1.35) | €2.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling90 (€0.73) | €1.37 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling423 (€3.45) | €5.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling209 (€1.70) | €1.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling76 (€0.62) | €1.24 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling130 (€1.06) | €0.63 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,807 (€15) | €4.94 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling142 (€1.15) | €1.39 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (€0.43) | €0.53 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 2% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling92,479 (€754) | €678 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,169 (€458) | €439 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,615 (€78) | €89 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling80,567 (€657) | €463 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling29,988 (€245) | €325 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,929 (€48) | €66 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,708 (€22) | €27 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,720 (€332) | €414 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,552 (€94) | €73 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (€3.27) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 25% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,707 (€38) | €79 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,178 (€26) | €25 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,595 (€37) | €65 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,888 (€40) | €73 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,016,450 (€24,597) | €19,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling92 (€0.75) | €1.27 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,166 (€34) | €29 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 49% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling229 (€1.87) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling957 (€8) | €12 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling1,609 (€13) | €54 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling460 (€3.75) | €4.63 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling356 (€2.90) | €2.78 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling362 (€2.95) | €2.97 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling87 (€0.71) | €1.37 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling141 (€1.15) | €2.01 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (€5.55) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 6% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,922 (€16) | €25 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,029 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (€123) | €44 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,721 (€30) | €46 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,246 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling275 (€2.24) | €2.10 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling214 (€1.75) | €4.64 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling100,000 (€815) | €500 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling20 (€0.16) | €0.17 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,511 (€29) | €29 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling237 (€1.93) | €4.42 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00815
EUR
/
KES
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,909
(Shilling234,162)
in Mombasa.
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