- 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 | Shilling628 (€5.19) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling461 (€3.80) | €5.50 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling317 (€2.62) | €3.06 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (€0.88) | €1.59 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling180 (€1.49) | €2.10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling65 (€0.54) | €1.41 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling414 (€3.42) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling218 (€1.80) | €1.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling81 (€0.67) | €1.38 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling130 (€1.07) | €0.59 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,807 (€15) | €4.69 | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (€1.31) | €1.35 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling45 (€0.37) | €0.56 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,085 (€752) | €672 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,433 (€466) | €422 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling11,370 (€94) | €89 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling29,142 (€241) | €464 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling21,810 (€180) | €329 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling8,206 (€68) | €65 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,410 (€28) | €29 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,511 (€334) | €417 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling13,485 (€111) | €71 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling397 (€3.28) | €7 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling5,853 (€48) | €81 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,697 (€31) | €23 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,547 (€38) | €63 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,637 (€47) | €64 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 1% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,869,010 (€23,688) | €18,833 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling92 (€0.76) | €1.29 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,770 (€31) | €31 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 45% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling229 (€1.89) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling957 (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling1,609 (€13) | €53 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling460 (€3.80) | €4.30 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling356 (€2.94) | €2.62 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling362 (€2.99) | €3.36 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling87 (€0.72) | €1.43 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling141 (€1.16) | €1.97 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling820 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,922 (€16) | €26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,032 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling10,456 (€86) | €46 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,767 (€31) | €46 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,246 (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling275 (€2.27) | €2.22 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling214 (€1.77) | €4.36 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Shilling42,537 (€351) | €178 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,335 (€28) | €28 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling255 (€2.10) | €5.32 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 253 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 15% 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 €1,781
(Shilling215,761)
in Mombasa.
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