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Real Estate in Mombasa, Kenya
Last updated on Dec 21, 2024
Summary: People living in Mombasa, Kenya offer advice about real estate. How do you find a home in Mombasa? Should you buy or rent? What is the cost of housing?
How do I find a place to live in Mombasa?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:
"Our employer Kaluworks provided us a well furnished apartment in an expat compound in Tudor," explained one expat living in Mombasa, Kenya.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Mombasa?
"It's a spacious l 2 bedroom comfortably furnished apartment. This is the standard for most expats," said one expat who made the move to Mombasa.
William Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. Whether you need primary care or complex surgery, you'll have access to the best hospitals & doctors available. Unlike some insurers, we also include medical evacuation and mental health cover in our plans (except SilverLite). Get a quote from our partner, William Russell.
William Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. Whether you need primary care or complex surgery, you'll have access to the best hospitals & doctors available. Unlike some insurers, we also include medical evacuation and mental health cover in our plans (except SilverLite). Get a quote from our partner, William Russell.
What is the average cost of housing in Mombasa?
If you are thinking about moving to Mombasa, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing:
"Housing is around 30/35 thousand Kenyan shillings. It is the same or even lower than in my host country," said one expat in Mombasa.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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