If you are living in Nairobi and earning a monthly salary of Ksh30,000,you should pay rent of Ksh 4,000 to Ksh 5,000. On average, rent should be Ksh5,000. The salary is not good enough to afford luxuries. Below is the list of things to do with the salary:
Rent—Ksh4,500
Food—Ksh 4,000
Shopping—Ksh 5,000
Transport—Ksh 5,000
Other expenses—Ksh3,000
Savings—Ksh 2,000 to Ksh5,000
You should avoid drinking alcohol, gambling and spending on women who are not your wife or girlfriend. If possible, stay single.
Best places to live with a salary of Ksh 30,000 in Nairobi
| ESTATE | RENT |
| Pipeline | Ksh 4,000 to Ksh 5,000 |
| Kayole | Ksh 3,500 to Ksh5,000 |
| Githurai | Ksh 4,000 to Ksh5,000 |
| Tassia | Ksh4,000 to Ksh5,500 |
| Kawangware | Ksh 3,500 to Ksh5,000 |
| Rongai | Ksh 5,000 to Ksh6 000 |
| Kitengela | Ksh 5,000 to Ksh6,000 |
| Umoja | Ksh 5,000 to Ksh6,000 |
| Kangemi | Ksh 4,000 to Ksh5,500 |
The Ksh2,000 to Ksh 5,000 should be invested in Money market Fund or a Sacco. You will earn interest of 13% to 18% per year.
To increase your income and live comfortably, start a side hustle like grocery store or selling mitumba clothes.
