🇰🇪Cost of Living in Mombasa

Kenya · Population: 1,200,000 · Cost Index: 24/100

Cost of Living in Mombasa

Kenya · Africa

Kenya's second-largest city and principal Indian Ocean port, Mombasa is a historic coastal hub blending Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences. Its tropical beaches, Old Town architecture, and more relaxed pace of life make it a popular alternative to Nairobi at lower costs.

1,200,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $850 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $377.50

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$300.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$180.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$650.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$380.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.95

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$2.80

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$20.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$5.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.90

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.65

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.00

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.60

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$4.00

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.80

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.70

Transportation

Avg: $6.27

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$28.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.35

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$1.20

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.50

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.30

Utilities

Avg: $36.67

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$70.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$10.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$30.00

Healthcare

Avg: $13.67

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$15.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$20.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$6.00

Entertainment

Avg: $7.50

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$22.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$4.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$2.00

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$2.00

Clothing

Avg: $39.00

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$35.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$22.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$60.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: KES
Language: Swahili/English
Cost Index: 24/100
Safety Index: 38/100
Quality of Life: 38/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.