A young Kenyan man earning KSh 35,000 per month has sparked debate online after sharing a detailed breakdown of his monthly budget while asking social media users for advice on how to save more money.
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The budget, shared in a viral screenshot, revealed how the young man spends every shilling from his salary, leaving many netizens divided over his priorities and financial discipline.
According to the breakdown, the highest expense is rent, which takes KSh 10,000 monthly. He also spends KSh 4,000 on shopping and another KSh 4,000 on transport.
Other expenses include KSh 1,000 for electricity, KSh 2,000 for water, KSh 2,000 for WiFi, KSh 2,000 for clothing, and KSh 2,000 for entertainment.
One item that especially caught the attention of social media users was the “girlfriend allowance,” which consumes KSh 4,000 every month. He also allocates KSh 3,000 to support his family back home and saves only KSh 1,000.
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Many online users advised him to reduce non-essential spending, such as entertainment, clothing, and the girlfriend allowance, in order to increase his savings. Others, however, sympathised with him, saying the rising cost of living in Kenya makes it difficult for young people to save despite having jobs.
Article has since triggered wider conversations about financial pressure among Kenyan youth and the struggle to balance responsibilities, relationships, and personal development on modest salaries.
Nairobi man shares how to survive with KSh 15k
This comes a day after NgGossips also reported about a Nairobi man who detailed how he survived with a salary of KSh 15,000.
He said that accepting his situation and also getting out of his comfort zone worked for him. He also opted for a cheap rent arrangement in Kayole, which only cost him KSh 3,00.
Source: NgGossips
