Town in Nakuru County, Kenya
Cost of living in Naivasha
How much a month costs in Naivasha
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $540–926 (KSh70,000–120,000).
Prices in Naivasha
Typical 2026 ranges in KES, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KES | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | KSh20,000–40,000 | $154–309 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | KSh12,000–25,000 | $93–193 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | KSh1,000–2,500 | $7.7–19.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | KSh4,500–10,000 | $35–77 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | KSh250–600 | $1.9–4.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | KSh1,000–2,500 | $7.7–19.3 |
| Cappuccino | KSh200–400 | $1.5–3.1 |
| 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 | KSh300–600 | $2.3–4.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | KSh1,000–2,500 | $7.7–19.3 |
Value for money: 91/100
A value score of 91/100 means Naivasha gives more quality of life per dollar than 90% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 50/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 8 places we cover in Kenya.
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Cost of living across Kenya
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Naivasha | $540–926 | 91/100 |
| Lamu | $617–1,080 | 85/100 |
| Mombasa | $695–1,160 | 78/100 |
| Watamu | $695–1,160 | 88/100 |
| Diani Beach | $772–1,310 | 81/100 |
| Malindi | $926–1,540 | 55/100 |
| Nairobi | $1,000–1,700 | 60/100 |
| Maasai Mara | $3,470–6,950 | 1/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Naivasha?
About $270–425 on a lean budget, $540–926 for a comfortable month and $1,390–2,700 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Naivasha?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs KSh20,000–40,000 ($154–309) a month in the center and KSh12,000–25,000 ($93–193) outside it.
How much does food cost in Naivasha?
A local meal is KSh250–600 ($1.9–4.6); a mid-range restaurant is KSh1,000–2,500 ($7.7–19.3) 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 Wildlife Service: Hell's Gate National Park
- Kenya Roads Board
- 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.