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Cost of Living in Nakuru

Nakuru, Nakuru, Kenya · Population 570,674

▲ +0% vs Kenya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)KSh54,937 ($426)
Couple, monthlyKSh97,930 ($759)
Family of four, monthlyKSh127,059 ($985)

Estimated Prices in Nakuru

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantKSh574 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeKSh2,297 ($17.81)per meal
CappuccinoKSh172 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)KSh13,018 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport passKSh2,106 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentKSh5,552 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)KSh1,608 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membershipKSh1,608 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticketKSh421 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh23,934 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreKSh16,650 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreKSh49,949 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nakuru is KSh54,696 ($424) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of KSh54,937 ($426) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly KSh71,418 ($554) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (KSh16,650 ($129)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Naivasha

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Rumuruti

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Kericho

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Narok

92 km away · Narok

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nakuru expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated KSh54,937 ($426) per month in Nakuru including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Kenya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nakuru?
A net salary of around KSh71,418 ($554) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nakuru with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nakuru is KSh54,696 ($424).
How much is rent in Nakuru?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated KSh23,934 ($186) per month in the city centre and KSh16,650 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about KSh49,949 ($387).
Is Nakuru cheaper than Kenya on average?
No — Nakuru is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Kenya average, mainly due to housing demand.
Figures for Nakuru are estimates based on Kenya national averages adjusted for city size (population 570,674). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.