Braeburn Mombasa International School
BritishInternational
Fee not published
Confirmed on its own website
Cost of Living inMombasa, Kenya
Mombasa County, Kenya1.2MLower middle incomeRemote-work friendly
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Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 2.87x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Kenya: $5,995/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 71% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Using the country-level NYC comparison for now. We do not have a defensible city-level aggregate cost index for this city yet.
Overall
3.5x further
Prices are 71% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
13x further
Prices are 93% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
3.3x further
Prices are 70% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
4.0x further
Prices are 75% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
Lower Middle
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$5,995
PPP, International $
City Population
1.2M
Child Education
Public-school quality + expat access, alongside international and private school cost — the two paths a relocating family weighs.
Public schools
This describes Kenya as a whole. Enrollment rules and school quality can vary within the country, so check with schools in Mombasa.
Quality
Mixed quality
Expat access
Resident families can use it
conditionalInstruction
English / Swahili
Language fit is more manageable.
PISA / outcomes
Qualitative only
Using curated quality notes for now.
Why this quality rating
Kenya has a strong curriculum framework (CBC) and notable pockets of excellence in urban private and international schools, but public school quality varies widely between Nairobi and rural areas. Kenya does not participate in PISA.
Why the expat-access rating looks like this
Resident expat families can technically use public schools, which teach in English and Swahili. In practice most expat families in Nairobi use the large international school ecosystem.
✅ Homeschooling
Legal, growing communityMinimal requirements
Kenya allows homeschooling with relatively few restrictions. The Constitution guarantees the right to education, and parents can choose how to deliver it. KNEC exams are available for certification. Growing homeschool and worldschool community in Nairobi.
Homeschool legality in Kenya — check current regulations before committing.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
International & private schools
1 confirmed school
2 more suggested by AI, not verified
- British1
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Current nanny and household-help pricing snapshot for Mombasa, Kenya.
Full-time nanny (5 days)
$345-$520
monthly · confidence 0.65
Live-in / 24-7 nanny
$590-$880
monthly · confidence 0.65
Source: curated family relocation research
Getting Around
The concrete mobility picture for Mombasa: airport access, urban transit, and rideshare practicality.
Walkability score: 44/100 (walkable core). This is derived from the verified mobility profile and is used by the walkability gate.
Walkability
44/100
mobility profile walkability mention
Airport
International airport and ferry gateway
Moi International Airport plus the port and ferry corridors give Mombasa practical domestic, regional, and holiday-family access without claiming Nairobi-scale hub depth.
Urban transit
Bus, matatu, and ferry network
busminibusferrywalking
Daily movement is still road-led, but central neighborhoods and waterfront errands are walkable enough for short family routines while buses, matatus, and ferries handle longer trips.
Rideshare
Uber, Bolt, and taxis available
App-hailed rides and taxis are practical for airport access, ferry transfers, and trips beyond the bus network.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Kenya.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
35 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
LimitedCoverage looks thinner, doctor staffing is lighter, and hospital capacity looks tighter weigh on this rating.
Public care
LimitedA visible public hospital footprint help, but public coverage looks thinner and public funding looks lighter.
Private care
MixedA clearly private facility base help, but self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse.
UHC coverage
57/100
2023
Physicians
0.29/1k
2023
Hospital beds
1.33/1k
2019
Out of pocket
24%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
63.8 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
149/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
20.7/1k
2024
International patient readiness
MixedA visible private hospital base and multiple facilities have websites help, but price transparency is still sparse and headline outcomes are less reassuring.
Pricing transparency
LimitedMultiple facilities have crawlable websites help, but published self-pay prices are scarce.
Facility coverage
Hospital: 21Pharmacy: 8Clinic: 4Doctor: 1Laboratory: 1
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Kenya yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
City-level perceived-crime data is not sourced for Mombasa yet. Showing Kenya national safety and governance signals until a matched city row lands.
Street Safety
Safety Index34/100
Crime Index66/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability-1.18
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Administrative & Support Services | — |
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | — |
| Construction | — |
| Education | — |
| Finance & Insurance | — |
| Healthcare & Social Work | — |
| Hospitality & Food Service | — |
| Information & Technology | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Mining & Quarrying | — |
| Other Services | — |
| Professional & Scientific Services | — |
| Public Administration & Defence | — |
| Real Estate | — |
| Retail & Wholesale Trade | — |
| Transport & Logistics | — |
| Utilities | — |
2019 annual wages in Mombasa, Kenya · Source: ILO ILOSTAT (national)
Price Comparison vs. US
beer
$2.00Estimated74% cheaper
bread 500g
$0.56Estimated83% cheaper
budget hotel
$82.73Survey-verified128% more
childcare preschool
$219.81Estimated86% cheaper
cinema
$5.00Estimated70% cheaper
coca cola
$0.45Estimated79% cheaper
eggs dozen
$1.67Estimated65% cheaper
gasoline liter
$1.30Estimated26% more
inexpensive meal
$3.50Estimated83% cheaper
internet 60mbps
$38.00Estimated44% cheaper
iphone
$1149.00Estimated15% more
jeans
$30.00Estimated41% cheaper
latte
$2.80Estimated47% cheaper
luxury hotel
$82.73Survey-verified83% cheaper
mcmeal
$5.00Estimated51% cheaper
milk liter
$0.84Estimated31% cheaper
monthly pass
$30.00Estimated57% cheaper
nike shoes
$60.00Estimated34% cheaper
rent 1br
$400.00Estimated78% cheaper
rent 2br
$580.00Estimated87% cheaper
rent 3br
$1137.84Estimated64% cheaper
subway fare
$0.40Estimated83% cheaper
taxi km
$1.55Estimated17% cheaper
utilities basic
$41.74Estimated80% cheaper
Visa Information (US passport)
Short-stay entry
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US passport holders need advance travel authorization or a visa before entry.
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Mombasa compared with the US?
Your money goes about 2.9x further in Mombasa than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate. We are using the country-level cost index for Kenya here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
Is Mombasa cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Mombasa is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 71% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Mombasa. We are using the country-level cost index for Kenya here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How does rent in Mombasa compare with New York City?
Rent in Mombasa is about 93% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City). We are using the country-level cost index for Kenya here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Mombasa?
Groceries in Mombasa are about 70% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 75% cheaper than the same benchmark. We are using the country-level cost index for Kenya here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
About Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya's second-largest city and its principal Indian Ocean port, with about 1.21 million residents on an island connected to the mainland by causeway and ferry. The port handles transit cargo for Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and eastern DRC, making it the logistics anchor of the East African Community. The historic Old Town reflects centuries of Swahili, Omani, Portuguese, and British layering. Climate is tropical with consistent heat and a long-rains season from March to May. Relocators should weigh that Mombasa offers a beach-and-port lifestyle materially different from Nairobi's plateau corporate scene, but English and Swahili are both required, healthcare beyond Aga Khan tier is uneven, and coastal humidity is structural.
Hot, humid tropical climate year-round (24-31°C)Internet reliability is moderate to inconsistent—WiFi common but occasional outagesGrowing expat community, particularly around Old Town and Nyali areasMixed walkability—vibrant Old Town but some areas unsafe after darkExcellent fresh seafood and Swahili cuisine sceneLively nightlife with beach clubs and local barsLimited dedicated coworking spaces; most work from hotels or cafesSafety varies by neighborhood; exercise caution in less touristy areas
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