Cost of living in Forecariah is 46% higher than in Malindi (without rent).
Rent in Forecariah is 177% more expensive than in Malindi.
Cost of living including rent in Forecariah is 94% higher than in Malindi.
Food in Forecariah is 56% more expensive than in Malindi.
Transport in Forecariah is 24% cheaper than in Malindi.
| Forecariah | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Forecariah | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.18 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.58 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.58 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.25 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.5 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.06 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.13 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.8 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.51 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.95 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.44 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.2 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
87.8 $ | 42.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 96.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 935 $ | 452 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 556 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,982 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 275 $ | 4,314 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 399 $ | 3,443 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,911 $ | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.9 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.3 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.08 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Haircut | 7.13 $ | 2.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.6 $ | 44 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45 $ | 16.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,485 $ | 92 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,326 $ | 6,266 $ |