Cost of living in US dollars will help people who are travelling from abroad to Kenya. We are going to give detailed information on how you will spend your money on rent, travelling, food and buying other essential items.
When you are travelling to Kenya, you need to have a budget, which will keep you going for the days you will be staying in the country. The first thing to have in mind is how much to pay in rent. You have the option of living in a guest house or to let an apartment within Nairobi or Mombasa.
Since most people who travel to Kenya opt to live in Nairobi, our discussion will focus on Nairobi .A good apartment in Nairobi will cost you $1500-$2000 per month in a posh estate. If you prefer to live in a middle income estate you will spend $350-$700, but there are estates for those with tight budget, which will cost you $100-$300 per month.
If you decide to spend in a five star hostel, you will be forced to cough $100-$300 per day.In a 4 star hotel you will pay $50-$250 per day. Ordinary hotels, which include three start hotels, are relatively cheap, they charge between $20-$40 per day.
The other thing you should budget for is transport. In Nairobi, you will either use public transport or Uber Taxi-you can download Uber App.If you decide to use public transport, which are cheap, you will spend $2-$3 per day. Those who would prefer Uber or any other taxi within Nairobi will spend $15-$25 per day.
When it comes to meals, you won’t dig much into your pocket. Meals are extremely cheap in Kenya. In a single day, you will spend between $3 to 30$ per day, depending on where you choose to eat.
Miscellaneous expenses
Besides food, housing and transport, you would be required to spend on other personal items. We advise you to prepare to spend $100 per month on miscleleous expenses.
Now, looking at those figures above, you will realize that in a single month, you require $2,500 for five star lifestyle, $1,500 for a four star lifestyle and $700-$1,200 for a normal life. This means that in a single day, you will spend between $20-$100.This money has,however,not factored in VISA costs, which depend on the country you are travelling from.
