Summary of The Cost of Living in Kenya
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Kenya is $1,303.00 including rent, or $923.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Kenya is $1,867.30 including rent, or $1,487.30 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Kenya is $2,597.30 including rent, or $2,103.30 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Kenya ranges from $15,636.00 for a single person to $22,407.60 for a couple, and $31,167.60 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $11,076.00 for a single person to $17,847.60 for a couple, and $25,239.60 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Kenya, baseline monthly expenses range from $530.00 for a single person to $751.90 for a couple, and $1,051.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $350.00 for a single person to $571.90 for a couple, and $817.80 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Kenya, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,121.00 for a single person to $4,478.70 for a couple, and $6,183.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,271.00 for a single person to $3,628.70 for a couple, and $5,078.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Kenya is $465.00, which is 49.6% less than the average monthly cost of living and 32.9% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |