Rent · Mombasa
Rent in Nyali, Mombasa
1-bedroom planning rent about KES 45,000. Statutory payroll is the same nationwide; this page runs that engine against Nyali housing and commute estimates.
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 Nyali.
1-bedroom rent
KES 45,000
Bedsitter about KES 25,000
Gross for 30% rule
KES 220,682
Take-home ≥ 3.3× this 1BR figure
Matatu to Mombasa CBD / month
KES 3,080
KES 70 one-way × 2 × 22 days
Take-home vs this place
Same 2026 payroll on every row. Rent and commute are Nyali estimates. Leftover is net minus 1BR rent minus matatu.
| Gross | Net | Rent share | Commute share | Leftover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50,000 | KES 38,804 | 116% | 8% | KES -9,276 |
| KES 100,000 | KES 69,992 | 64% | 4% | KES 21,912 |
| KES 200,000 | KES 136,231 | 33% | 2% | KES 88,151 |
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FAQ
- How much is rent in Nyali?
- Planning figures are about KES 25,000 for a bedsitter and KES 45,000 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 Nyali?
- Using the 30% rule on take-home, a KES 45,000 one-bedroom implies about KES 220,682 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 Nyali?
- No. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national. What changes in Nyali 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 Nyali?
- A KES 70 one-way matatu to Mombasa CBD, two trips a day, 22 work days, is about KES 3,080 a month. Fares vary by route and time of day — edit them in the Commute calculator.