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Malindi travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Malindi

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

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

Cost of living in Malindi compared to United States in 2024

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

Lunch

$ 2.7/person
( $ 2.7)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
( $ 12)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 2.1/person
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 0.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.2/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Malindi

1-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 19 to $ 312)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 76/night
($ 14 to $ 343)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 154

3-star hotel

$ 118/night
($ 25 to $ 581)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

4-star hotel

$ 179/night
($ 32 to $ 577)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 102 to $ 464)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 440

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 120/month
($ 14 to $ 655)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 191/month
($ 26 to $ 766)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 147/month
($ 15 to $ 673)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Cottage or guest house

$ 113/month
($ 47 to $ 411)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 222/month
($ 22 to $ 1004)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Malindi

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.3/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 4.8/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 6.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

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

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Malindi

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
( $ 1.5)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 74/24hrs
($ 54 to $ 124)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Malindi

Cinema

$ 5.5/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 7.3)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Malindi

Cigarettes

$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 9
($ 9 to $ 9)

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

Summer dress

$ 6
($ 6 to $ 6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi

$ 844
(fair price: $ 724)

Manchester → Nairobi

$ 754
(fair price: $ 642)

Dublin → Nairobi

$ 694
(fair price: $ 590)

New York City → Nairobi

$ 1244
(fair price: $ 1074)

Toronto → Nairobi

$ 1059
(fair price: $ 871)

Montreal → Nairobi

$ 1028
(fair price: $ 905)