Budget · Mombasa
Budget for Tudor, Mombasa
Take-home minus Tudor 1BR rent and a CBD matatu. Same 2026 payroll as the rest of Kenya; the local gap is housing and transport.
County-band planning estimate — not a locality-specific survey. County-band estimate as of 2026-09. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national — rent and matatu fares are what change in Tudor.
1-bedroom rent
KES 22,000
Bedsitter about KES 12,000
Gross for 30% rule
KES 105,356
Take-home ≥ 3.3× this 1BR figure
Matatu to Mombasa CBD / month
KES 2,200
KES 50 one-way × 2 × 22 days
Take-home vs this place
Same 2026 payroll on every row. Rent and commute are Tudor estimates. Leftover is net minus 1BR rent minus matatu.
| Gross | Net | Rent share | Commute share | Leftover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50,000 | KES 38,804 | 57% | 6% | KES 14,604 |
| KES 100,000 | KES 69,992 | 31% | 3% | KES 45,792 |
| KES 200,000 | KES 136,231 | 16% | 2% | KES 112,031 |
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FAQ
- How much is rent in Tudor?
- Planning figures are about KES 12,000 for a bedsitter and KES 22,000 for a one-bedroom (a Mombasa county-band estimate, not a survey of this locality). Listings move with building quality, water, and security — treat these as estimates, not a quote.
- What salary do I need to live in Tudor?
- Using the 30% rule on take-home, a KES 22,000 one-bedroom implies about KES 105,356 gross per month after 2026 PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy. Run the Net Pay and Rent calculators with your actual numbers.
- Does PAYE change in Tudor?
- No. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national. What changes in Tudor is rent and transport. Take-home on the same gross is the same in every county; leftover after rent is not.
- How much is a typical commute from Tudor?
- A KES 50 one-way matatu to Mombasa CBD, two trips a day, 22 work days, is about KES 2,200 a month. Fares vary by route and time of day — edit them in the Commute calculator.