Can you live in Mombasa with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,159, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Mombasa with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,159, you would have roughly $841 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Mombasa with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,159, you would have roughly $1,841 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Mombasa with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,159, you would have roughly $3,841 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Mombasa with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,159, you would have roughly $6,841 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Mombasa, Kenya

How much does it really cost to live in Mombasa? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 1,200,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 KES

💰 Can I afford Mombasa? ⚖️ Compare this city Kenya →

$ $450 1-bedroom rent / mo

64 Quality of life / 100

46 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

74 Affordability / 100

Mombasa vs Nairobi ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$450
Food (moderate)	$310
Transport	$18
Utilities	$55
Internet	$26
Healthcare	$48
Entertainment	$130
Total (moderate)	$1,159

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Mombasa.

Shared accommodation	$180
Studio	$320
1-bedroom	$450
2-bedroom	$700
3-bedroom	$1,000

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City Scores

How Mombasa rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityNairobi
LanguageSwahili, English
CurrencyKES
Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi

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Pros and Cons of Mombasa

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $752 per month Basic $867 per month Moderate $1,159 per month Comfortable $1,607 per month Premium $2,642 per month

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Can You Live in Mombasa on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-159 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$841 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,841 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,841 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,841 / month