Rent · Kajiado
Rent in Kajiado CBD, Kajiado
1-bedroom planning rent about KES 18,000. Statutory payroll is the same nationwide; this page runs that engine against Kajiado CBD housing and commute estimates.
Nairobi-metro planning band — not a locality-specific survey. Metro-band estimate as of 2026-09. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national — rent and matatu fares are what change in Kajiado CBD.
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 4,400
KES 100 one-way × 2 × 22 days
Take-home vs this place
Same 2026 payroll on every row. Rent and commute are Kajiado CBD estimates. Leftover is net minus 1BR rent minus matatu.
| Gross | Net | Rent share | Commute share | Leftover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50,000 | KES 38,804 | 46% | 11% | KES 16,404 |
| KES 100,000 | KES 69,992 | 26% | 6% | KES 47,592 |
| KES 200,000 | KES 136,231 | 13% | 3% | KES 113,831 |
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FAQ
- How much is rent in Kajiado CBD?
- Planning figures are about KES 10,000 for a bedsitter and KES 18,000 for a one-bedroom (a Nairobi-metro planning band, 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 Kajiado CBD?
- 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 Kajiado CBD?
- No. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national. What changes in Kajiado CBD 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 Kajiado CBD?
- A KES 100 one-way matatu to Nairobi CBD, two trips a day, 22 work days, is about KES 4,400 a month. Fares vary by route and time of day — edit them in the Commute calculator.