Cost of Living Comparison Between Busia and Malindi Cost of Living Comparison Between Busia and Malindi

😐 Solo nomad: Busia is 0 than Malindi without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Busia is 0 than Malindi without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Busia
Malindi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$2.19 KES 282
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$31.23 KES 4,036
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.58 KES 204
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.91 KES 117
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$3.51 KES 453
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$3.42 KES 442
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Busia
Malindi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$0.93 KES 120
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.2 KES 156
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Eggs
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$3.05 KES 394
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$11.38 KES 1,471
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$6.23 KES 805
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$4.99 KES 645
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Apples (1kg)
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$3.15 KES 407
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Banana (1kg)
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$0.75 KES 97.5
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Oranges (1kg)
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$2.67 KES 345
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Tomato (1kg)
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$0.71 KES 92
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Potato (1kg)
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$0.79 KES 102
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Onion (1kg)
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$0.71 KES 92.4
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.48 KES 61.4
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🚌 Getting Around
Busia
Malindi
Difference
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.33 KES 171
$1.42 KES 183
-6.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Busia
Malindi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$76.3 KES 9,858
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$30.46 KES 3,937
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Busia
Malindi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$38.54 KES 4,981
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Busia
Malindi
Difference
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$386 KES 49.8K
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Last update for Busia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Malindi: October 29, 2025

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