Cost of living in Mafeteng is 15% higher than in Malindi (without rent).
Rent in Mafeteng is 17% more expensive than in Malindi.
Cost of living including rent in Mafeteng is 16% higher than in Malindi.
Food in Mafeteng is 16% more expensive than in Malindi.
Transport in Mafeteng is 31% cheaper than in Malindi.
| Mafeteng | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mafeteng | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.47 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.8 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.48 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.31 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.41 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.12 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.87 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.9 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.07 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.4 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.1 $ | 42.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 56.2 $ | 96.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 134 $ | 452 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 229 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 369 $ | 4,314 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 495 $ | 3,443 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 621 $ | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.68 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.1 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Haircut | 3.76 $ | 2.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.5 $ | 44 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.1 $ | 16.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.9 $ | 92 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,142 $ | 6,266 $ |