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Cost of Living in Murang’a

Murang’a, Murang’a, Kenya

▼ -13% vs Kenya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)KSh47,729 ($370)
Couple, monthlyKSh84,938 ($658)
Family of four, monthlyKSh110,066 ($853)

Estimated Prices in Murang’a

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantKSh504 ($3.91)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeKSh2,015 ($15.62)per meal
CappuccinoKSh151 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)KSh11,421 ($88.54)per month
Monthly public transport passKSh1,848 ($14.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentKSh4,871 ($37.76)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)KSh1,411 ($10.94)per month
Fitness club membershipKSh1,411 ($10.94)per month
Cinema ticketKSh370 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh20,323 ($158)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreKSh14,138 ($110)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh42,413 ($329)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Murang’a is KSh47,988 ($372) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of KSh47,729 ($370) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly KSh62,048 ($481) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (KSh14,138 ($110)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Makuyu

20 km away · Murang’a

Kerugoya

28 km away · Kirinyaga

Thika

38 km away · Kiambu

Embu

38 km away · Embu

Nyeri

41 km away · Nyeri

Kiambu

62 km away · Kiambu

Ol Kalou

66 km away · Nyandarua

Nairobi

74 km away · Nairobi City

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murang’a expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated KSh47,729 ($370) per month in Murang’a including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Kenya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Murang’a?
A net salary of around KSh62,048 ($481) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Murang’a with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Murang’a is KSh47,988 ($372).
How much is rent in Murang’a?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated KSh20,323 ($158) per month in the city centre and KSh14,138 ($110) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about KSh42,413 ($329).
Is Murang’a cheaper than Kenya on average?
Yes — Murang’a is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Kenya average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
Figures for Murang’a are estimates based on Kenya national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.