In Mombasa, Kenya, a single person typically needs around $560 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1765 monthly.
Mombasa is 40% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Mombasa is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Mombasa is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.
Mombasa is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of expenses in Mombasa is rent and utilities, which can strain budgets without sufficient income.
Food prices in Mombasa are 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport costs are 32% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact daily commuting expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.32 $ |
| Dinner | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.25 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.57 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.36 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.77 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 40 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 63 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 96 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 948 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,4 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,913 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 321 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.96% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 2.02 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,419 $ |