Cost of living
North Eastern (Kenya) compared to Malindi
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Overview comparison
North Eastern (Kenya)Malindi
Consumer prices in Malindi are roughly 33% higher than in North Eastern (Kenya).
Cost of living
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Malindi |
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| Total with rent one person | 639 | 573 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,727 | 1,442 |
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| Without rent one person | 339 | 268 |
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| Without rent one family | 814 | 769 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 311.91 | 216.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 583.67 | 671.92 |
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| Food person | 235 | 251 |
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| Food family | 773 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 33.78 | 46.36 |
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| Transport family | 87.76 | 117.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.77 years | 65.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Malindi |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.41 | 2.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.19 | 21.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.65 | 6.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 | 2.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.98 | 2.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Malindi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 266.71 | 142.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 186.81 | 117.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 481.59 | 932.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 481.26 | 382.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.54 | 35.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.19 | 49.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.83 | 41.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Malindi |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.29 | 15.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,311 | 3,617 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,542 | 3,333 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.34% | 42.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.12 | 12.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Malindi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.3 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.29 | 1.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.88 | 7.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.84 | 4.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.14 | 4.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | North Eastern (Kenya) | Malindi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.7 | 17.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.82 | 8.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.96 | 10.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.24 | 2.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.49 | 13.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.39 | 43.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.31 | 82.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,591 | 6,146 |
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