Malindi travel budget

Malindi: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Malindi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Malindi for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 44 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.7 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 711* (91840 KES)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.8 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 5.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1885* (243572 KES)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 147 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3258* (421078 KES)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Malindi compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Malindi in 2024 is 56% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Malindi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Malindi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Malindi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Malindi is 77% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.6/person
( $ 2.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
( $ 12)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 2.1/person
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.2/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Malindi

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Malindi is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 18 to $ 307)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 14 to $ 331)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 24 to $ 572)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 32 to $ 566)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 192/night
($ 101 to $ 454)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 118/month
($ 14 to $ 644)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 188/month
($ 24 to $ 751)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 145/month
($ 15 to $ 662)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 111/month
($ 48 to $ 391)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 218/month
($ 21 to $ 988)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Malindi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Malindi is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.3/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.7/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 6.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Malindi

On average, the price of transport in Malindi is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
( $ 1.5)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.8
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 74/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 130)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Malindi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Malindi is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.4/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 7.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Malindi

On average, shopping budget in Malindi is 83% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 8.9
($ 8.9 to $ 8.9)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 5.9
($ 5.9 to $ 5.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
$ 856
(fair price: $ 745)
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
$ 741
(fair price: $ 630)
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
$ 697
(fair price: $ 591)
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
$ 1230
(fair price: $ 1064)
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
$ 1040
(fair price: $ 857)
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
$ 1015
(fair price: $ 902)



About this information on the cost of living in Malindi

The information about the cost of living in Malindi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Malindi was updated on 12-11-2024.

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