Commute / Machakos / Athi River
Commute · Machakos
Commute from Athi River, Machakos
Matatu to Nairobi CBD at KES 120 one-way (estimate), run through the commute engine. PAYE does not change by estate.
Illustrative 2026 listing midpoint for this locality — not a survey or official index. Estate midpoint estimate as of 2026-09. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national — rent and matatu fares are what change in Athi River.
1-bedroom rent
KES 18,000
Bedsitter about KES 10,000
Gross for 30% rule
KES 83,981
Take-home ≥ 3.3× this 1BR figure
Matatu to Nairobi CBD / month
KES 5,280
KES 120 one-way × 2 × 22 days
Take-home vs this place
Same 2026 payroll on every row. Rent and commute are Athi River estimates. Leftover is net minus 1BR rent minus matatu.
| Gross | Net | Rent share | Commute share | Leftover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50,000 | KES 38,804 | 46% | 14% | KES 15,524 |
| KES 100,000 | KES 69,992 | 26% | 8% | KES 46,712 |
| KES 200,000 | KES 136,231 | 13% | 4% | KES 112,951 |
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FAQ
- How much is rent in Athi River?
- Planning figures are about KES 10,000 for a bedsitter and KES 18,000 for a one-bedroom (an illustrative listing midpoint for 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 Athi River?
- Using the 30% rule on take-home, a KES 18,000 one-bedroom implies about KES 83,981 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 Athi River?
- No. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national. What changes in Athi River 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 Athi River?
- A KES 120 one-way matatu to Nairobi CBD, two trips a day, 22 work days, is about KES 5,280 a month. Fares vary by route and time of day — edit them in the Commute calculator.