Cost of Living in Mombasa
Summary of cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,710.8 (KSh221,680.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $471.8 (KSh61,137.3), excluding rent.
- Mombasa is 67.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Mombasa is, on average, 91.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | KSh300.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | KSh3,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | KSh1,350.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | KSh275.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | KSh350.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | KSh285.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | KSh60.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | KSh52.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | KSh119.44 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | KSh61.24 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | KSh86.18 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | KSh236.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | KSh578.33 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | KSh328.85 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | KSh306.18 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | KSh107.73 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | KSh52.16 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | KSh105.91 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | KSh39.58 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | KSh40.60 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | KSh60.51 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | KSh83.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | KSh66.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | KSh1,000.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | KSh247.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | KSh350.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | KSh510.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | KSh100.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | KSh5,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | KSh400.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | KSh362.10 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | KSh600.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | KSh192.13 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | KSh1,560,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | KSh1,550,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | KSh7,166.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | KSh1,714.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | KSh4,374.75 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | KSh2,333.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | KSh2,500.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | KSh1,400.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | KSh11,250.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | KSh700,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | KSh1,700.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | KSh1,766.67 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | KSh3,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | KSh6,000.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | KSh25,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | KSh19,800.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | KSh61,250.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | KSh40,250.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | KSh65,031.59 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | KSh46,451.13 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | KSh41,250.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.00 | |
Prices in Mombasa
This city had 120 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Feb 28, 2026:
Mombasa is a nice place with beautiful beaches and hotel’s. I always go every year for 3 weeks and so far I fully recommend to visit but stay in 3 to 4 star hotels for comfort.
Anonymous
on Jul 23, 2025:
Mombasa is a sht hole full of scammers never visit there or Kenya for that matter
Josh
on Apr 12, 2024:
James you were really unlucky. I've went there to meet my girlfriend and it was amazing. People were nice, weather was also great. I've loved the sea and the air. We've went to many places. One thing is for sure, once they see white people(mzungu) they will try to ask for more money. You just need a friend who can guide you through. For me it was amazing experience and I'm planning to go back again.
James
on Sep 06, 2021:
Don't come to Kenya for tourism. Police and airport immigration will extort you for money. I was arrested at the airport in Mombasa upon landing, forced by immigration officials to go to an atm and give them money.