Mombasa · Coastal Region · Kenya Costbook 2024
Construction rates per m²
Benchmark rates for all major building types in Mombasa County. Each line is the handbook Part C rate used for estimates: Coastal where published, otherwise the Nairobi row from the same costbook (no ranges or averages).
AirportsFAR 0.5× · Ksh 60,000–Ksh 150,000/m²
Get estimate HangarsKsh 169,560/m²
Car ParksFAR 2.5× · Ksh 15,000–Ksh 35,000/m²
Get estimate Ground level parking (pre-cast concrete finish)Ksh 6,540/m²
Multi-storey parking (above ground)Ksh 40,050/m²
Parking on grade with integral landscapingKsh 5,190/m²
CommercialFAR 2× · Ksh 55,000–Ksh 120,000/m²
Get estimate CBD offices - high-rise prestigeKsh 82,250/m²
CBD offices - up to 20 floors medium (A-grade)Ksh 65,930/m²
High rise office blocks (5+ storeys)Ksh 63,370/m²
Low rise office blocks (four storey max.)Ksh 52,280/m²
Offices - business parksKsh 60,820/m²
EducationFAR 1.2× · Ksh 30,000–Ksh 65,000/m²
Get estimate Classrooms (Missionary)Ksh 39,900/m²
Classrooms (Private)Ksh 37,700/m²
Classrooms (Public)Ksh 39,100/m²
DormitoriesKsh 42,620/m²
LaboratoriesKsh 49,100/m²
LibrariesKsh 46,680/m²
SanatoriumKsh 44,600/m²
Health FacilitiesFAR 1.2× · Ksh 45,000–Ksh 90,000/m²
Get estimate DispensariesKsh 32,120/m²
Large referral hospitalsKsh 83,800/m²
Simple clinics (day care)Ksh 38,060/m²
Urban areas clinicsKsh 44,000/m²
HotelsFAR 1.5× · Ksh 80,000–Ksh 180,000/m²
Get estimate 2 Star HotelKsh 77,050/m²
3 Star HotelKsh 94,610/m²
4 Star HotelKsh 95,000/m²
5 Star HotelKsh 103,430/m²
Resort style accommodationsKsh 101,890/m²
IndustrialFAR 1× · Ksh 25,000–Ksh 55,000/m²
Get estimate Ablution and change room blockKsh 49,100/m²
Administration officesKsh 46,520/m²
Carport (covered) - singleKsh 9,420/m²
Carport (shaded) - doubleKsh 9,400/m²
Carport (shaded) - singleKsh 5,320/m²
Cold storage facilitiesKsh 41,400/m²
Factories (Two storey)Ksh 39,420/m²
High-tech laboratories/factoriesKsh 62,400/m²
Sheds and barnsKsh 5,100/m²
Steel frame brickwork to ceiling height with steel claddingKsh 23,620/m²
WarehousesKsh 37,900/m²
ResidentialFAR 1.5× · Ksh 35,000–Ksh 75,000/m²
Get estimate Duplex town house - economicKsh 45,820/m²
High class maisonettesKsh 57,140/m²
Luxury apartmentsKsh 69,400/m²
Middle income apartmentsKsh 47,270/m²
OutbuildingsKsh 32,510/m²
Prestige apartment blockKsh 50,800/m²
Private dwelling houses - exclusiveKsh 72,930/m²
Private dwelling houses - luxuryKsh 60,900/m²
Private dwelling houses - middle classKsh 45,080/m²
Private dwelling houses - standardKsh 39,960/m²
Simple low rise apartment blockKsh 37,940/m²
Town houses - medium standard (Tiara)Ksh 43,200/m²
RetailFAR 2× · Ksh 40,000–Ksh 85,000/m²
Get estimate Line shopsKsh 47,520/m²
Shopping mallKsh 63,450/m²
Small scale shopping centresKsh 45,360/m²
Social CentresFAR 1× · Ksh 30,000–Ksh 60,000/m²
Get estimate Churches (double volume height)Ksh 46,160/m²
Conference centresKsh 47,890/m²
Social clubsKsh 35,150/m²
Sports FacilitiesFAR 0.5× · Ksh 20,000–Ksh 45,000/m²
Get estimate Health ClubsKsh 61,560/m²
Playing fields (grass finish)Ksh 18,550/m²
Playing fields (murram finish)Ksh 13,000/m²
Simple arenaKsh 43,200/m²
StadiumsKsh 52,920/m²
Swimming poolsKsh 36,770/m²
Theatres (double volume height)Ksh 59,590/m²
Rates are indicative only. Actual costs depend on specification level, ground conditions, market at time of tender, and site access. Figures match the Kenya National Costbook (Coastal when available, Nairobi otherwise). For a project-specific estimate, use the calculator below.