Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isiolo Isiolo | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 2 | Meru Meru | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 3 | Webuye Bungoma | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 4 | Iten Elgeyo/Marakwet | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 5 | Embu Embu | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 6 | Homa Bay Homa Bay | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 7 | Nanyuki Laikipia | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 8 | Maralal Samburu | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 9 | Busia Busia | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 10 | Mandera Mandera | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 11 | Kericho Kericho | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 12 | Kitui Kitui | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 13 | Vihiga Vihiga | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 14 | Moyale Marsabit | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 15 | Kajiado Kajiado | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 16 | Siaya Siaya | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 17 | Taveta Taita/Taveta | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 18 | Takaba Mandera | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 19 | Baragoi Samburu | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 20 | Lamu Lamu | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 21 | Kapsabet Nandi | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 22 | Eldama Ravine Baringo | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 23 | Voi Taita/Taveta | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 24 | Marsabit Marsabit | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 25 | Mwingi Kitui | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 26 | Bartabwa Baringo | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 27 | Naivasha Nakuru | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 28 | Kerugoya Kirinyaga | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 29 | Port Victoria Busia | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 30 | Msambweni Kwale | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 31 | Kimilili Bungoma | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 32 | Makuyu Murang’a | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 33 | Kwale Kwale | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 34 | Sotik Bomet | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 35 | Malikisi Bungoma | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 36 | Kargi Marsabit | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 37 | Nyamira Nyamira | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 38 | Hola Tana River | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 39 | Mwatate Taita/Taveta | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 40 | Wote Makueni | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 41 | Namanga Nyamira | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 42 | Witu Lamu | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 43 | Rumuruti Laikipia | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 44 | Karungu Migori | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 45 | Konza Machakos | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 46 | Tsavo Taita/Taveta | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 47 | Kendu Bay Homa Bay | KSh46,078 ($357) | KSh13,570 ($105) |
| 48 | Nandi Hills Nandi | KSh47,729 ($370) | KSh14,138 ($110) |
| 49 | Murang’a Murang’a | KSh47,729 ($370) | KSh14,138 ($110) |
| 50 | Migori Migori | KSh47,729 ($370) | KSh14,138 ($110) |