Rent · Nakuru
Rent in Njoro, Nakuru
1-bedroom planning rent about KES 18,000. Statutory payroll is the same nationwide; this page runs that engine against Njoro housing and commute estimates.
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 Njoro.
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 Nakuru 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 Njoro estimates. Leftover is net minus 1BR rent minus matatu.
| Gross | Net | Rent share | Commute share | Leftover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50,000 | KES 38,804 | 46% | 6% | KES 18,604 |
| KES 100,000 | KES 69,992 | 26% | 3% | KES 49,792 |
| KES 200,000 | KES 136,231 | 13% | 2% | KES 116,031 |
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FAQ
- How much is rent in Njoro?
- Planning figures are about KES 10,000 for a bedsitter and KES 18,000 for a one-bedroom (a Nakuru 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 Njoro?
- 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 Njoro?
- No. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy are national. What changes in Njoro 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 Njoro?
- A KES 50 one-way matatu to Nakuru 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.