Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling566 (150 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling468 (124 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling316 (84 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling103 (27 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling176 (47 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling78 (21 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling377 (100 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling205 (55 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling77 (20 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,334 (354 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling138 (37 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling49 (13 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 23% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling84,600 (22,469 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling48,810 (12,964 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,866 (2,620 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling52,765 (14,014 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling29,988 (7,965 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,636 (1,497 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,822 (749 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,094 (9,852 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,103 (2,949 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (107 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,871 (1,028 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,157 (838 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,543 (1,207 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,793 (1,273 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,902,940 (771,014 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling96 (25 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,994 (1,061 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling873 (232 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 50% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling195 (52 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling847 (225 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (797 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling652 (173 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling349 (93 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling341 (91 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (27 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling132 (35 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (181 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 14% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,861 (494 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,025 (272 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (3,993 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,370 (895 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling897 (238 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling273 (73 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling220 (58 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling68,752 (18,260 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.32 (1.15 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,484 (925 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling230 (61 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 44,227 NT$ (Shilling166,519) in Mombasa.
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