- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- China
- Malindi
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling542 (元35) | 元45 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (元32) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (元5.88) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (元51) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (元4.37) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (元55) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (元10) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (元4.24) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (元1,984) | 元1,500 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (元1,976) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (元302) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (元3,193) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (元2,554) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (元607) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (元1,852) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (元575) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (元26) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Malindi (Kenya) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元500 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is 31% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元99,994 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (元7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (元211) | 元83 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,750 (元239) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (元19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (元13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (元10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元30 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling676 (元43) | 元90 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元70 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,319 (元276) | 元300 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (元26) | 元45 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (元11) | 元25 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (元11) | 元10 | + 13% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (元192) | 元150 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (元10) | 元20 | - 49% | |
| 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 less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.06385
CNY
/
KES
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 6% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,338
(Shilling67,934)
in Malindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,100
in Zibo.
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