Mombasa, Kenya

In 2025, a single person living in Mombasa needs approximately KES 89,567/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around KES 175,193/month. Mombasa is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Mombasa costs approximately KES 53,250/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around KES 101,175/month. Rent has changed +6.5% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Mombasa are approximately KES 19,170 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Mombasa costs KES 3,728 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Mombasa average KES 7,455 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Mombasa is located in Kenya (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of KES 53,250/month and total single-person expenses around KES 89,567/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Mombasa costs approximately KES 746 in 2025. Budget around KES 5,964/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Mombasa from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 26.8% over this period (from KES 44,000 in 2022 to KES 55,806 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Mombasa in 2025, a single person needs approximately KES 89,567/month. This covers rent (KES 53,250), groceries (KES 19,170), transport (KES 3,728), utilities (KES 7,455) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around KES 175,193/month.