Mombasa, Kenya 🇰🇪
#378
-4.050519, 39.667169
Nomad Score:
54%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$800.00
$50.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$10.00
|
Daily mobile data plan cost |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily grocery spending |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily transportation expenses |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.00
$250.00
$25.00
|
Daily dining expenses |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Daily leisure spending |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for short-term tourists |
| Total |
$510.00
$1,970.00
$130.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$300.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices may vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Local beers are generally less expensive, imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$5.00
Cost can vary significantly by location and type of restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Prices may be higher at international fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.00
Price can fluctuate based on seasonality and availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Local bakeries may offer lower prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Prices can vary slightly between brands.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.50
Prices may vary with local markets and brands.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Cost can vary based on sourcing and local markets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.00
Price varies depending on cuts and sourcing.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Varies widely based on brand and importation costs.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Base fare for starting a trip.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Prices can vary depending on the time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Covers all public transport within the city.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices fluctuate based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.00
Basic plans available. Costs increase with more data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Higher speeds available at varied prices.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.00
Prices can vary based on facilities and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$5.00
Prices may vary by facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$8.00
Prices may vary based on movie and time.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$30.00
Varies based on brand and quality.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.00
Prices can vary between local and international brands.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Prices vary widely based on brand and quality.
per pair