- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Senegal
- Malindi
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling542 (2,919 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling500 (2,692 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling450 (2,422 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (507 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (939 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling92 (496 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling800 (4,307 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling68 (369 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling114 (616 Franc) | 750 Franc | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling866 (4,662 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 33% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (807 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (357 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 19% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (167,259 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (166,615 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (25,455 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (269,166 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (215,333 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (51,142 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (156,116 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (48,450 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (1,346 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (2,153 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Malindi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Malindi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (592 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (17,749 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Malindi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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 (20,187 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (1,884 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (1,615 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (1,077 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (807 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 4% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling676 (3,639 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 (23,251 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling405 (2,179 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling172 (926 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling178 (956 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 4% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (16,150 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling160 (861 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on October 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 16% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,100,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 922,600 Franc
(Shilling171,381)
in Malindi.
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