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Cost of Living in Kendu Bay

Kendu Bay, Homa Bay, Kenya · Population 381

▼ -16% vs Kenya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)KSh46,078 ($357)
Couple, monthlyKSh81,965 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyKSh106,181 ($823)

Estimated Prices in Kendu Bay

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantKSh488 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeKSh1,950 ($15.12)per meal
CappuccinoKSh146 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)KSh11,053 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passKSh1,788 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentKSh4,714 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)KSh1,365 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipKSh1,365 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketKSh358 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh19,507 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreKSh13,570 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh40,709 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kendu Bay is KSh46,440 ($360) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of KSh46,078 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly KSh59,901 ($464) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (KSh13,570 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Homa Bay

28 km away · Homa Bay

Kisumu

32 km away · Kisumu

Vihiga

32 km away · Vihiga

Kisii

36 km away · Kisii

Nyamira

38 km away · Nyamira

Siaya

62 km away · Siaya

Sotik

63 km away · Bomet

Kericho

70 km away · Kericho

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendu Bay expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated KSh46,078 ($357) per month in Kendu Bay including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Kenya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kendu Bay?
A net salary of around KSh59,901 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kendu Bay with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kendu Bay is KSh46,440 ($360).
How much is rent in Kendu Bay?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated KSh19,507 ($151) per month in the city centre and KSh13,570 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about KSh40,709 ($316).
Is Kendu Bay cheaper than Kenya on average?
Yes — Kendu Bay is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Kenya average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
Figures for Kendu Bay are estimates based on Kenya national averages adjusted for city size (population 381). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.