Kenyan Man In UK Breaks Down His Monthly Bills: "I Pay KSh 160k Rent"

• He pays £850 (KSh 163k) per month for a 3-bedroom residence in what he describes as an okay neighbourhood
• He spends £600 (KSh 115k) per month on food and explains that groceries can be a significant expense for families in the UK.
• His total monthly bills amount to approximately £2,200 (KSh 422k), but he emphasises that it is possible to live on much less or much more

Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, leverages more than three years of expertise in financial, business, and technology research, providing profound insights into both Kenyan and global economic trends.

Living abroad comes with its share of challenges and opportunities, and one of the most significant factors is managing the cost of living and having savings.

In a recent tweet, @IamDennisOtieno shared a detailed breakdown of his bills and costs, offering a glimpse into the financial reality for many Kenyans working abroad.

The Kenyan man resides in Preston, a city conveniently located 35 minutes away from Manchester on a train, where he works, and 55 minutes from Liverpool, where he pursues his PhD.

His situation is unique, being on a 100% scholarship and working about 25 hours a week, while his wife is engaged in full-time employment in the UK.

Monthly Expenses

He pays £850 (KSh 163k) per month for a 3-bedroom residence in what he describes as an okay neighbourhood and a council tax of £169 (KSh 32k) per month, although sometimes he gets a student discount.

@IamDennisOtieno £600 (KSh 115k) per month on food and explains that groceries can be a significant expense for families in the UK.

The man also revealed that he spends £500 (KSh 96k) per month on entertainment, including outdoor activities for the kids and uses £150 (KSh 28k) per month for travel by train.

Other expenses include water, £320 (KSh 61k) per year; electricity, £280 (KSh 53k) per month; TV and internet, £125 (KSh 24k) per month; clothing, £180 (KSh 34k) per month; car insurance, £70 (KSh 13k) per month; and other insurance, £160 (KSh 30k) per month.

What is minimum needed while living in UK?

@IamDennisOtieno's total monthly bills amount to approximately £2,200 (KSh 422k), but he emphasises that it is possible to live on much less or much more, depending on individual circumstances and choices.

He also notes that he saves more than his monthly expenses, underscoring the importance of financial discipline and strategic decision-making in managing the costs of living abroad.

Kenyans express a strong desire to work abroad

In other news related to working abroad, TUKO.co.ke conducted a survey, and Kenyans expressed a strong desire to leave the country due to widespread unemployment and the high cost of living, with some even willing to change their names permanently.

Distrust in the current government's ability to fulfil promises of job creation further fuels the desire to emigrate, as highlighted by the survey conducted by TUKO.co.ke.

"Take Risk...staying in Kenya without a job is a time wasting.. going Abroad to try your Luck is better, you'll learn and grow," said Abdulrahman Sultan Simba, a participant in the survey.