Beach town in Kwale County, Kenya
Cost of living in Diani Beach
How much a month costs in Diani Beach
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $772–1,310 (KSh100,000–170,000).
Prices in Diani Beach
Typical 2026 ranges in KES, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KES | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | KSh35,000–75,000 | $270–579 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | KSh20,000–40,000 | $154–309 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | KSh1,200–2,500 | $9.3–19.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | KSh5,000–12,000 | $39–93 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | KSh300–700 | $2.3–5.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | KSh1,200–2,800 | $9–22 |
| Cappuccino | KSh250–450 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | KSh250–450 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | KSh50–150 | $0.4–1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | KSh300–700 | $2.3–5.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | KSh3,000–7,000 | $23–54 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | KSh1,000–2,500 | $7.7–19.3 |
Value for money: 81/100
A value score of 81/100 means Diani Beach gives more quality of life per dollar than 80% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Kenya.
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Cost of living across Kenya
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Diani Beach
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Diani Beach?
About $386–579 on a lean budget, $772–1,310 for a comfortable month and $1,930–3,470 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Diani Beach?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs KSh35,000–75,000 ($270–579) a month in the center and KSh20,000–40,000 ($154–309) outside it.
How much does food cost in Diani Beach?
A local meal is KSh300–700 ($2.3–5.4); a mid-range restaurant is KSh1,200–2,800 ($9–22) per person.
Is Kenya expensive?
Prices in Kenya are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Kenya Airports Authority
- Kenya Railways
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.