Mombasa is the cheapest of Kenya's 3 priced cities — $435 a month in essentials, 25% below Nairobi at $578. The average net salary of $319 covers that 0.7×. 96.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 8.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 25°C, Mar 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $153 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $193 |
| Groceries | $79 |
| Dining out | $75 |
| Utilities | $89 |
| Local transport | $39 |
| Essentials / mo | $435 |
| Avg net salary | $319 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $311 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $474 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Mombasa, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.71 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $23.21 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.44 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.32 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.09 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.68 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.41 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.92 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.52 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.83 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.86 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.61 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.84 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.68 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.51 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $38.68 |
| Taxi start | $3.09 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.74 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.53 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $55.45 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $33.85 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.26 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $18.05 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Mombasa has 96.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the highest of the 6 Kenya cities we track. Kenya's national figure is 97.1, so Mombasa runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.4°C | 32.8°C | 76% | 58% | 23 mm |
| Feb | 28.8°C | 33.4°C | 75% | 57% | 16 mm |
| Mar | 29.1°C | 34.3°C | 76% | 57% | 65 mm |
| Apr | 28.1°C | 33°C | 82% | 70% | 155 mm |
| May | 26.8°C | 30.4°C | 82% | 62% | 168 mm |
| Jun | 25.9°C | 28.6°C | 80% | 55% | 49 mm |
| Jul | 25.1°C | 27.4°C | 80% | 59% | 42 mm |
| Aug | 25.2°C | 27.8°C | 80% | 51% | 40 mm |
| Sep | 25.7°C | 28.8°C | 79% | 47% | 44 mm |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 30.8°C | 79% | 53% | 74 mm |
| Nov | 27.7°C | 32.8°C | 82% | 58% | 107 mm |
| Dec | 28.3°C | 33.5°C | 79% | 52% | 77 mm |
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