Cost of Living in Mombasa
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Mombasa, Kenya.
Overall, the cost of living in Mombasa is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 14 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)17
Groceries index15
Dining out index14
Transport index11
Utilities index13
Median annual salary$6,699
Minimum wage$1.05/hr
Est. monthly childcare$239
Est. monthly healthcare premium$48
YoY inflation6.8%
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