Kilimani Estate, Nairobi, is one of the most luxurious estate in Kenya. It is a ;dream come true for one to stay in such a suburb. Here is a detailed sample monthly budget for someone living alone in Kilimani.
This assumes a single young professional renting a one-bedroom apartment and living a moderate lifestyle — not extreme luxury, not extreme budgeting.
Housing Costs
One-Bedroom Apartment Rent
Average: KSh 75,000 – 90,000
For this example, we’ll use:
KSh 85,000
Service Charge (if separate)
KSh 3,000 – 10,000
Example: KSh 5,000
Parking (if you own a car)
KSh 3,000 – 5,000
Example: KSh 4,000
Total Housing Estimate:
KSh 94,000
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Utilities
Electricity
KSh 2,000 – 5,000 depending on usage
Example: KSh 3,500
Water
Sometimes included
If separate: KSh 1,000 – 3,000
Example: KSh 1,500
Internet (Fiber connection)
KSh 2,800 – 5,000
Example: KSh 3,500
Total Utilities Estimate:
KSh 8,500
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Food & Groceries
Groceries (cooking at home most days)
KSh 12,000 – 20,000
Example: KSh 18,000
Eating Out / Ordering In
Casual dining & weekend outings
KSh 8,000 – 15,000
Example: KSh 12,000
Total Food Estimate:
KSh 30,000
Shopping is usually done at places like Yaya Centre or nearby supermarkets.
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Transport
If You Use Ride-Hailing (No Car)
KSh 8,000 – 15,000 depending on frequency
Example: KSh 12,000
If You Own a Car
Fuel: KSh 10,000 – 18,000
Parking at work (if not included)
Occasional maintenance
Example total (car owner): KSh 18,000
For this scenario, we’ll assume no car.
KSh 12,000
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Lifestyle & Personal Expenses
Gym Membership
KSh 3,000 – 8,000
Example: KSh 5,000
Entertainment / Nightlife
KSh 5,000 – 15,000
Example: KSh 10,000
Personal Care (salon, barber, toiletries, laundry)
KSh 5,000 – 10,000
Example: KSh 7,000
Total Lifestyle Estimate:
KSh 22,000
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Estimated Monthly Total
Housing: KSh 94,000
Utilities: KSh 8,500
Food: KSh 30,000
Transport: KSh 12,000
Lifestyle: KSh 22,000
Grand Total:
KSh 166,500 per month
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What This Means
To live comfortably alone in Kilimani:
You’d realistically need KSh 160,000 – 180,000 per month for a balanced lifestyle.
Healthcare & personal care: 500 – 1,000 Ksh (1/4 of monthly 2,000–4,000)
Miscellaneous: 750 – 1,250 Ksh (1/4 of monthly 3,000–5,000)
Total Weekly Cost: 8,000 – 12,625 Ksh
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This budget assumes a comfortable lifestyle in a bedsitter with reliable utilities, some occasional luxury in food and transport, and minor leisure and personal expenses.
To live in Runda, Nairobi, at a comfortable lifestyle, your salary needs to cover all the individual monthly expenses thta we have listed below. Let’s break it down carefully. We will calculate the minimum safe salary that can realistically manage this lifestyle for a family of 4–5.
A comfortable salary should also allow 10–15% for savings or emergencies:
Lower end with 10% buffer: 194,000 × 1.1 ≈ 213,000 Ksh/month
Upper end with 10% buffer: 358,000 × 1.1 ≈ 394,000 Ksh/month
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Recommended Monthly Salary to Live Comfortably in Runda (Family of 4–5)
Minimum comfortable salary: ~210,000 Ksh/month
Maximum comfortable salary (upper range lifestyle): ~390,000 Ksh/month
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Notes:
This assumes the family is renting a 2–3 bedroom house, sending 2 children to private schools, maintaining utilities, transport, food, and leisure, and saving a small amount each month.
If your lifestyle is more modest (e.g., smaller apartment, fewer meals out, public schooling), the required salary could drop to ~120,000 – 150,000 Ksh/month.
Here’s a careful calculation of the monthly salary needed to live comfortably in Fedha, Nairobi, for both a single person in a bedsitter and a family of 4–5, based on the detailed costs I just listed.
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Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of Kakamega County. It borders Vihiga County to the South, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia.
Here are the best hotels for meals and accomodation in Kakamega City:
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY- KENYA
S/N
NAME OF FACILITY
CONTACT PERSON
BEDCAPACITY
LOCATION
AMENITIES
RATES PER DAY(KSHS)
1.
Golf Hotel Ltd
Cynthia (marketing)
+254722607400
Hellen
(Planning manager)
+254723305638
62
Kakamega town
Star rated hotel with Bar & Restaurant; Free Wi-Fi; Airport shuttle; Free ample parking; Swimming pool; Non-smoking rooms; Room service; Facilities for disabled guests; 24 hr kitchen;same day laundry services; backup generator 24hrs, cctv surveillance
Sgl 8,500 BB
Dbl 11,500 BB
2.
Kakamega Sports Club
+254717 248211
8
Kakamega Town Next to Golf Hotel
Bar; Restaurant; Golf Course
Kes 3500 to 4500
3.
Grand Turaco Hotel
+254790593398 Esther Muli
0111943150
32
On Mumias road 1km from Kakamega CBD
Roof top bar, restaurant
Kes.4,500 – 5,000
4.
Amanda resort
+254723061591 Vera
52
Joyland area, 1km from CBD Kakamega
Bar, restaurant
Kes 7,000 – 9,000
5.
Cavalinno Hotel
+254722415984
40
Within Kakamega CBD
Restaurant
Kes 3,000 4,000
6.
Villa Martis
+254721778674
Canute (Owner)
0722351981 Fred(manager)
30
Ikonyero 2.5km from cbd Kakamega
Restaurant, bar and conferencing, ample parking
Kes 3,500-4,500
7.
Lantana Comfy Hotel
+254721444864 Belinda (owner)
+2540714660094 Lucky (manager)
19
12 km from mms, 14km from kk
Bar,conference, restaurant, parking
Kes 1,500 to 5,000
8.
Sheywe guest house
Daniel (manager)
+254725904518
50
0.5 km from CBD, Kefinco road
wiFi, parking for 150 vehicles, conference halls
Kes 2,500 – 6,000
9.
Pennjoki Resort
+254723052314 Didacus (manager)
0705828235
33
Kakamega-Mumias Road, At Ejinja Corner, 4km from Kakamega town
Swimming Pool, Bar, Restaurant,Ample Parking, Free Wi-Fi, sauna
Std Rooms – 3500BB, Deluxe Rooms 4500 BB.
10.
Skyz9 Hotel
+254715999994 Robinson (GM)
+254720255056
Moraa
31
Kakamega-Mumias Road, 4 Km from kakamega Town
Gym, Swimmimg Pool, Car wash, standby generator 24hrs, bar
Kes 3,500 – 5,500
11.
Centa Resort
+254721211654
Fredrick
(owner/manager)
10
At centre, Shisiru 8 km from Kakamega CBD along Mumias road
Bar and restaurant. Well mantained, secure with wall and razor wire, secure parking, relaxation lounge
Kes 2,500, breakfast Kes 300 hot shower, wifi, TV, self contained
12,
ValuvaluResort Kakamega
Saleh
+254715096950
8
Sichirai,OffWebuye Road
Bar&Restaurant;Free Wi-Fi; Free Parking
1,000
13.
ValuvaluResort Mumias
Saleh
+254715096950
40
MumiasTown
Bar&Restaurant;Free Wi-Fi; Free Parking
1,500
14.
KamadepGuest House
+254721405630 maurice
+254746403192
64
Milimaniestatenextto Bukhungu Stadium
Secureparking,wifi, affordablerates,easy access
From2,000/=to5,500/= BB
15.
ThePetrichorHotel
Patrick
+254739120000
4ExecutiveRooms
Ikonyero,Mumias Road, 3km from Kakamega CBD
Restaurant;FreeParking; Free Wi-Fi
5,500/=
16.
BaazHotel
+254724263143
DENIS
68
6 VIP
Bar;Restaurant;Free Parking; Free Wi-Fi
Shikotiroad,Nextto Maraba Primary
1500 standards
Vip 4500
17.
EaglesHaven
+254777466701
76
Bar;Restaurant;Free Parking; Free Wi-Fi
Otiende Estate, KakamegaTown
From2500/=to5500/= BB
18.
WesternStar
+254727861162
70
Bar;Restaurant, Conference
KakamegaTown,Opp. Kakamega Primary
19.
FriendsHotel
+254799079936
+245716483469
35
Bar, Restaurant, Accommodation,and Parking.
Kakamega Town, along KakamegaMumiasroad
2500/=BB
20.
DiamondRock
+254723219383
40
Bar; Restaurant, Accommodation, Conference
Lurambiroundabout
21.
PlaceCaravan
+25479773294
20
Garden;Bar; Restaurant
22.
MilimaniGreens
+254711372479
20
Accommodation.
OppositeMMUST
MilimaniGreens
23.
No.70Hotel
+254721878601
34
Conference;Barand Restaurant, Accommodation
AlongMumiasBungoma road (Lukoye)
24.
WestgateHotel
+254721673643
63
Accommodation;Bar; Restaurant and Swimming Pool
AlongMumiasBungoma road (Lukoye)
25.
ShepardHotel
+254724388467
25
Accommodation
Along Mumias- Bungomaroad(Lukoye)
1500 BB
26.
KwetuInnHotel
+254701389977
20
Accommodation,Bar and Restaurant
OppositeMumiasBus Park
1500BB
27.
Alphonce MumiasHotel
+254740299532
25
Mumias Town along LuminoRoad.Nextto Deliverance Church
1500 BB
28.
JamindasHotel
+254720016729
60
Securedparking,WIFI, Safety box, CCTV Surveillance, Bar &Restaurant,
Transportatasmall cost
Along Kakamega Mumiasroad(Ikonyero junction)
1500BB
29
Malava Resort
+254707142727
33
Bar, restaurant, parking, swimming pool
Malava-Webuye road
2500 BB
30.
TulivuSuites
+254722619257
4modern2bedroom fully serviced apartments
House bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi,swimmingpool, CCTV, Electric fence.
Joylandareaofftheroad to Rosterman
1500 BB
31.
EkamaResort
+254727527000/
720891777
15
Bar,Restaurant,Wi-Fi, CCTV,
accommodation,
Conference.
OppositeMumiasBus Park
1500BB
32.
VicloyzHomes
Jael
+245725356402
Grace
+25421736360
2StudioApartments – 1 bed each
Empire Suites KakamegaTownNear KPLC Offices
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
Kes2,000/=
33.
GerlyHomesLTD
+254738075900
2-StudioApartments 3-1 Bedrooms
3-2 Bedrooms
Luanda Shop Off Shikoti-LurambiRoad
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
2,000perstudio
3,000 per one bedroom 4,500perTwobedroom
34.
PearlsHome
Anne
+254725143428
3Bedroom House
OffIkonyero-Lwesero Road
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
9,000perday
35.
KeikeiHomestay
Ursula
+254722503979
6FullyFurnished2 Bedroom Houses
KKWebuyeRoad
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering; Bar and Restaurant
Kes5,500perhouse
36.
WimsPlace Airbnb
+254111202725
2,1bedroom houses
MwiyalaWebuyeRoad
Fullyfurnished
1500 BB
37.
BirdsofParadise
+254724326315
4Furnished1 Bedrooms
Ilesi,OffKisumu Highway
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
3,000each
38.
CanaanHouse
NatalieAtieno +254748 021772
2Bedroom House
Lurambi,Webuye Road, Opposite Mwiyala Primary
School
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
3,000
39.
ShitahoHost
+254711892067
1Studio Apartment
ShitahoAmalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
2,200pernight
40.
AmalembaHost
+254725601170
1Bedroom House
2Bedroom House
ShitahoAmalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
2,500 for One Bedroom 4,000ForTwoBedroom
41.
MulemebeVilla
+254724326315
3bedrooms
Shisasari along Kakamega-Kisumu Road
Allbedroomsensuite, fully furnished house
42.
LeeDeeHomes
Zippy
+254718298480
1Bedroom House
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
3,000pernight
43.
HeartStays Airbnb
+254722568096
Powell
1,1bedroom house
2,2bedroom houses
1,3bedroom house
National Housing Amalembanearthe Senator’s office
Ampleparking,wi-fi, own compound
44.
CecyHavensCool Homes
Cecila
+254713292162
2Bedroom Apartment
Amalemba, Off KisumuHighway
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
4,500pernight
45.
HeavenlyHomes
Loice
+254726498792
2Bedroom Apartment
Amalemba, Off KisumuHighway
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
4,500pernight
46.
TroyHomes
+254725368233
2-TwoBedroom Apartments
1-OneBedroom 3 Studios
Off Mumias Road BehindGrandTuraco Hotel
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
2Bedroom-5,000
1Bedroom-3,500 Studios-2,500
47.
FarajaHomes
Zippy
+254724164616
1&2Bedroom Apartments
Amalemba, Off KisumuHighway
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
1Bedroom-2,500
2Bedroom-4,000
48.
LocalHostAirbnb
+254724287617
5,2bedrooms houses
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
3000PER NIGHT
49.
Zed’sPlace Airbnb
+254724164616
1bedroom house
2bedroom house
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
50.
RetreatAirbnb
+254701937585
2Bedroom Apartment
MumiasRoad
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
4,500pernight
51.
MusundiLuxury Homes
Abdul
+254757957357
5-TwoBedroomand 1-One Bedroom Apartments
OffKisumuHighway
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
2Bedroom-6,000(5 pax)
1Bedroom-3,500(3 pax)
52.
LamanisHaven
+254725802205
4-bedroom house
IchinaLurambi
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
53.
FravalHomes Airbnb
+254710119293
2-bedroomhouse 1-bedroom house
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
54.
MillazHaven
+254739372770
2-bedroomhouse 1-bedroom house
Lurambi
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
55.
DoubleN Suites
+254725449655
4,1-bedroomhouses
Scheme Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
56.
RHomes Airbnb
+254725860039
1-bedroom house
ShitahoAmalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
57.
Eva’sPlace Airbnb
+245725065978
1 bedrromhouse
Lurambi
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
58.
Hazel’sPlace
+254720455291
2Studios
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
59.
AlamasiHomes
+254706889273
2-bedroom house
BostonApartments Shitaho
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
60.
Comfort Homes
+254722209310
2,3-bedroom Houses
3,2-bedroom houses
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
61.
EuphgloryAirbnb
+254702462676
1 bedrrom house 2-bedroom house
Amalemba
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
62.
EliphanApartment
+254720312518
2-bedroom house
Joyland
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
63.
HarnestApartments
+254710437171
1-bedroom house
Ikonyero
FreeParking;FreeWi-Fi; Self-Catering
64.
HellenisGuest House
+254797634227
21
ShowGround
Restaurant FreeWi-Fi
Nonsmokingrooms Airport transfers
65.
PlanetGardens Annex Hotel
+254798331063
712262813
46
Sabatia,Butere
Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, conference, accommodation,freewifi & parking
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