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Cost of Living in Kitenkela

Kitenkela, Kajiado, Kenya · Population 154,436

▼ -6% vs Kenya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)KSh51,600 ($400)
Couple, monthlyKSh91,913 ($713)
Family of four, monthlyKSh119,186 ($924)

Estimated Prices in Kitenkela

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantKSh542 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeKSh2,167 ($16.80)per meal
CappuccinoKSh163 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)KSh12,281 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport passKSh1,987 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentKSh5,237 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)KSh1,517 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membershipKSh1,517 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticketKSh397 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh22,253 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreKSh15,480 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh46,440 ($360)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kitenkela is KSh51,600 ($400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of KSh51,600 ($400) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly KSh67,080 ($520) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (KSh15,480 ($120)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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16 km away · Kajiado

Athi River

17 km away · Machakos

Nairobi

26 km away · Nairobi City

Ngong

29 km away · Kajiado

Kikuyu

36 km away · Kiambu

Kajiado

38 km away · Kajiado

Kiambu

39 km away · Kiambu

Konza

40 km away · Machakos

Other Major Cities in Kenya

Nairobi

Nairobi City · pop. 5,545,000

KSh68,444 ($531) / mo

Mombasa

Mombasa · pop. 1,388,449

KSh59,412 ($461) / mo

Nakuru

Nakuru · pop. 570,674

KSh54,937 ($426) / mo

Eldoret

Uasin Gishu · pop. 477,716

KSh54,937 ($426) / mo

Kisumu

Kisumu · pop. 397,957

KSh54,937 ($426) / mo

Dadaab

Garissa · pop. 218,873

KSh51,600 ($400) / mo

Kakuma

Turkana · pop. 200,000

KSh51,600 ($400) / mo

Habaswein

Wajir · pop. 174,134

KSh51,600 ($400) / mo

Living in Kitenkela

Kitenkela is one of the key cities in Kenya. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is KSh51,600 ($400), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around KSh15,480 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to KSh119,186 ($924) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately KSh91,913 ($713) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kitenkela is KSh51,600 ($400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least KSh67,080 ($520) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kitenkela expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated KSh51,600 ($400) per month in Kitenkela including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Kenya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kitenkela?
A net salary of around KSh67,080 ($520) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kitenkela with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kitenkela is KSh51,600 ($400).
How much is rent in Kitenkela?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated KSh22,253 ($173) per month in the city centre and KSh15,480 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about KSh46,440 ($360).
Is Kitenkela cheaper than Kenya on average?
Yes — Kitenkela is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Kenya average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kitenkela?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at KSh12,281 ($95) in Kitenkela. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about KSh542 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around KSh163 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kitenkela compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kitenkela is estimated at KSh1,987 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kitenkela are estimates based on Kenya national averages adjusted for city size (population 154,436). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.