- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Senegal
- Malindi
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malindi, Kenya compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malindi (Kenya) is 18% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling800 (4,490 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling750 (4,210 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling625 (3,508 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling94 (528 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (979 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling98 (547 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling900 (5,052 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling76 (428 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling127 (711 Franc) | 750 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,083 (6,080 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling150 (842 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (449 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Malindi (Kenya) is 7% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling31,070 (174,389 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling30,950 (173,717 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,729 (26,540 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling50,000 (280,639 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,000 (224,511 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling9,500 (53,321 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling29,000 (162,771 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,000 (50,515 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling250 (1,403 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (2,245 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 (617 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,297 (18,506 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 (21,048 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling350 (1,964 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (1,684 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling200 (1,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling150 (842 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malindi (Kenya) is 5% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,800 (10,103 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 44% | |
| 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 | Shilling5,000 (28,064 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling533 (2,993 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling183 (1,029 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (1,422 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (16,838 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling330 (1,852 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malindi (Kenya) is 8% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,150,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,056,275 Franc
(Shilling188,191)
in Malindi.
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