Africa
Cost of living in Kenya
34%of US price level
Is Kenya expensive?
Prices in Kenya are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Naivasha, at about $540–926 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Kenya, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naivasha | $540–926 | $154–309 | $1.9–4.6 | 91/100 |
| Lamu | $617–1,080 | — | $1.9–4.6 | 85/100 |
| Mombasa | $695–1,160 | $232–502 | $1.9–4.6 | 78/100 |
| Watamu | $695–1,160 | $232–463 | $2.3–4.6 | 88/100 |
| Diani Beach | $772–1,310 | $270–579 | $2.3–5.4 | 81/100 |
| Malindi | $926–1,540 | $232–540 | $2.3–5.4 | 55/100 |
| Nairobi | $1,000–1,700 | $347–772 | $2.3–5.4 | 60/100 |
| Maasai Mara | $3,470–6,950 | — | $3.1–6.9 | 1/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (Directorate of Immigration Services)
- Kenya eFNS: Class N Digital Nomad Permit
- Speedtest Global Index: Kenya
- World Bank open data
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