Cost of Living in Kenya
Athi River
Awendo
Bondo
Bungoma
Busia
Chuka
El Wak
Elburgon
Eldama Ravine
Eldoret
Emali
Embu
Garba Tula
Garissa
Gilgil
Githunguri
Habaswein
Hola
Homa Bay
Imara Daima Estate
Isebania
Isiolo
Iten
Jomvu
Juja
Kabarnet
Kajiado
Kakamega
Kakuma
Kapenguria
Kapsabet
Karatina
Karuri
Kenol
Kericho
Kerugoya
Khwisero
Kiambu
Kihancha
Kikuyu
Kilifi
Kimilili
Kiminini
Kinoi
Kiserian
Kisii
Kisumu
Kitale
Kitengela
Kitui
Lafey
Lamu
Lang'ata
Limuru
Lodwar
Lugulu
Maai Mahiu
Machakos
Mai
Mairo Inya
Makindu
Makueni Boma
Makutano
Malaba
Malindi
Mandera
Maralal
Mariakani
Marsabit
Masalani
Matuga
Maua
Mazeras
Mbale
Meru
Migori
Mlolongo
Moi‘s Bridge
Molo
Mombasa
Moyale
Mtwapa
Muhoroni
Mumias
Murang’a
Mwala
Mwingi
Nairobi
Naivasha
Nakuru
Nanyuki
Narok
Ngong
Njoro
Nyahururu
Nyamira
Nyeri
Ogembo
Ol Kalou
Ongata Rongai
Oyugis
Pumwani
Ramu
Rongai
Rongo
Ruiru
Siaya
Takaba
Taveta
Tetu
Thika
Ukunda
Upper Gilgil
Voi
Wajir
Wanguru
Watamu
Webuye
Wote
Family of 4 Monthly Cost
KES 68,029
5512.9% of US
Single Person Monthly Cost
KES 38,238
4991.9% of US
house Housing
Rent
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 56,714.11 | KES 52,359.33 - 62,822.01 |
| 1BR Apartment Outside Centre | KES 38,171.24 | KES 35,049.48 - 43,485.16 |
| 3BR Apartment City Centre | KES 106,135.31 | KES 97,970.82 - 118,991.22 |
| 3BR Apartment Outside Centre | KES 68,451.29 | KES 62,938.44 - 75,256.83 |
Purchase
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Square Meter City Centre | KES 227,693.27 | KES 209,876.41 - 255,572.74 |
| Price per Square Meter Outside Centre | KES 133,576.35 | KES 122,684.03 - 148,446.45 |
food Food
Restaurant
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino | KES 185.02 | KES 174.42 - 196.11 |
| Fast Food Combo Meal | KES 370.50 | KES 348.11 - 396.14 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal | KES 615.19 | KES 583.64 - 645.75 |
| Mid-Range Restaurant for Two | KES 2,464.57 | KES 2,318.00 - 2,617.74 |
Grocery
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Apples 1kg | KES 164.79 | KES 154.93 - 177.51 |
| Bananas 1kg | KES 61.75 | KES 58.27 - 66.72 |
| Beef 1kg | KES 826.60 | KES 776.62 - 880.87 |
| Bread 500g | KES 102.85 | KES 96.49 - 112.04 |
| Chicken 1kg | KES 411.58 | KES 387.45 - 437.97 |
| Eggs 12 pieces | KES 143.97 | KES 135.56 - 152.55 |
| Milk 1L | KES 45.00 | KES 42.62 - 49.21 |
| Rice 1kg | KES 143.85 | KES 135.65 - 154.31 |
| Water 1.5L | KES 61.75 | KES 58.29 - 65.48 |
bus Transport
Public Transport
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass | KES 2,431.50 | KES 2,279.79 - 2,640.05 |
| One Way Ticket | KES 101.17 | KES 95.01 - 108.41 |
Taxi
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Per Kilometer | KES 72.95 | KES 68.67 - 79.85 |
| Taxi Start | KES 121.57 | KES 113.67 - 132.82 |
Car
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 1L | KES 44.70 | KES 41.86 - 48.94 |
bulb Utilities
Basic Utilities
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities 85m² | KES 7,592.67 | KES 7,228.57 - 8,008.24 |
globe Internet
Broadband
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps | KES 2,323.33 | KES 2,204.30 - 2,449.65 |
Mobile
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Plan | KES 2,124.95 | KES 2,012.98 - 2,239.51 |
hospital Healthcare
Medical
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit | KES 4,951.49 | KES 4,651.18 - 5,287.58 |
Insurance
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Monthly | KES 16,480.35 | KES 15,610.38 - 17,479.20 |
🎓 Education
Preschool
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Monthly Fee | KES 50,079.68 | KES 47,477.64 - 52,866.36 |
School
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International School Annual Fee | KES 1,044,322.90 | KES 985,851.99 - 1,098,632.85 |
🎬 Entertainment
Fitness
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Club Monthly | KES 2,053.52 | KES 1,930.15 - 2,245.16 |
Cinema
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | KES 574.50 | KES 540.44 - 623.83 |
Sports
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Court 1 Hour | KES 1,033.80 | KES 971.98 - 1,084.17 |
Recent Data Updates
| City | Category | Item | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 58,652.03 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Awendo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 53,309.94 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bondo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 53,633.67 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bungoma | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 57,198.30 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Busia | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 59,764.23 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chuka | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 56,499.15 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| El Wak | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 59,125.54 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Elburgon | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 53,323.40 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Eldama Ravine | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 54,090.53 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Eldoret | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 58,034.95 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Emali | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 54,223.28 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Embu | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 55,916.89 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Garba Tula | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 52,653.02 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Garissa | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 61,496.69 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Gilgil | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 58,667.05 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Githunguri | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 58,281.26 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Habaswein | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 55,643.72 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Hola | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 56,992.08 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Homa Bay | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 56,445.85 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Imara Daima Estate | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KES 55,576.96 /month | 2026-07-28 |