Cost of living in Malindi is 17% higher than in Bongor (without rent).
Rent in Malindi is 17% cheaper than in Bongor.
Cost of living including rent in Malindi is 2% higher than in Bongor.
Food in Malindi is 13% more expensive than in Bongor.
Transport in Malindi is 108% more expensive than in Bongor.
| Malindi | Bongor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malindi | Bongor | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.71 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.1 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.7 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.92 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.32 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.96 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.13 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.47 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.2 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.49 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 5.96 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.5 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.02 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.84 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.81 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.06 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.1 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.8 $ | 27.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 96.6 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 876 $ | 442 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,314 $ | 1,524 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,443 $ | 821 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 357 $ | 390 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.11 % | 12.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.7 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.74 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Haircut | 2.38 $ | 3.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44 $ | 61 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.2 $ | 26.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92 $ | 81.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,266 $ | 2,872 $ |