Cost of living in Centurion is 42% higher than in Malindi (without rent).
Rent in Centurion is 110% more expensive than in Malindi.
Cost of living including rent in Centurion is 67% higher than in Malindi.
Food in Centurion is 22% more expensive than in Malindi.
Transport in Centurion is 106% more expensive than in Malindi.
| Centurion | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Centurion | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.64 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.31 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.16 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.13 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.29 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 93 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.33 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.41 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.33 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.1 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.7 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.8 $ | 42.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 96.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 716 $ | 452 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 180 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 638 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 495 $ | 4,314 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 549 $ | 3,443 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,142 $ | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.49 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.5 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.74 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Haircut | 6.4 $ | 2.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.7 $ | 44 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 239 $ | 92 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,901 $ | 6,266 $ |