Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya vs Hong Kong
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling566 (HK$41) | HK$78 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling468 (HK$34) | HK$38 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling316 (HK$23) | HK$46 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling103 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling176 (HK$13) | HK$30 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling78 (HK$5.63) | HK$24 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling377 (HK$27) | HK$94 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling205 (HK$15) | HK$27 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling77 (HK$5.58) | HK$18 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,334 (HK$96) | HK$228 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling138 (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (HK$3.51) | HK$19 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 78% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling84,600 (HK$6,112) | HK$42,886 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,810 (HK$3,527) | HK$30,303 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,866 (HK$713) | HK$1,785 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,765 (HK$3,812) | HK$22,986 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling29,988 (HK$2,167) | HK$15,433 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,636 (HK$407) | HK$1,098 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,822 (HK$204) | HK$144 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,094 (HK$2,680) | HK$5,101 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,103 (HK$802) | HK$1,193 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (HK$29) | HK$70 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$93 | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,871 (HK$280) | HK$745 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,157 (HK$228) | HK$309 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,543 (HK$328) | HK$724 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,793 (HK$346) | HK$1,276 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,902,940 (HK$209,741) | HK$232,888 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling96 (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,994 (HK$289) | HK$609 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling873 (HK$63) | HK$70 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling195 (HK$14) | HK$56 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling847 (HK$61) | HK$128 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (HK$217) | HK$450 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling652 (HK$47) | HK$66 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling349 (HK$25) | HK$44 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling341 (HK$25) | HK$52 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling132 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (HK$49) | HK$283 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,861 (HK$134) | HK$360 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,025 (HK$74) | HK$199 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (HK$1,086) | HK$1,018 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,370 (HK$244) | HK$900 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling897 (HK$65) | HK$103 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling273 (HK$20) | HK$46 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling220 (HK$16) | HK$68 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling68,752 (HK$4,967) | HK$3,559 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.32 (HK$0.31) | HK$1.23 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,484 (HK$252) | HK$876 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling230 (HK$17) | HK$62 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$116,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$42,288 (Shilling585,296) in Mombasa.
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