Cost of Living in Kenya: The cost of living is majorly used for comparison of towns in Kenya in order to identify the most expensive towns.
This helps increase the income in the most expensive town so that people living there can afford their basic needs.
In this article, I am going to elaborate on the cost of living in Kenya in US Dollars so that you can be able to gauge the financial position that you are in.
The cost of living in Kenya in US Dollars for a single family is 480$ per month while that of a family of four is approximately 1,700$ per month. Based on statistics, the expense of living in Kenya is about 52% lower than the amount in the United States.
You may also be interested in knowing the expense of living in Kenya’s capital city- Nairobi, which is about 505$ for a single person with rent not being included.
The expense of living in Nairobi Kenya is always expensive compared to towns like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and the rest of the towns in the country.
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Besides, the high expense of living in Kenya has led to inflation of 6% which is making Kenyans decry because it really affects the poor who cannot afford basic needs on a daily basis.
The government of Kenya has therefore promised to recheck its economy so as to be able to cater to the needs of all citizens.
Anyone considering touring Kenya or relocating to Kenya should always ensure that they are aware of the cost of living in Kenya in US dollars.
Disadvantages Of Living In Kenya
1. Traffic jams: There are too many cars for the size of the roads, improvements are being made but with no mass transit system everyone either drives or gets around in minibusses which carry around 12 people. A commute that would normally take 20 minutes without traffic used to take me nearly two hours.
2. Ineffective Local Government: Pretty much speaks for itself.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the expense of living in Kenya highly varies depending on the town one is living in. In order to maintain the cost of living in expensive towns, companies pay high wages to citizens so that they can be able to suit the cost of living in that particular town.
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