Some jobs in Eldoret town like a casual hotel waiter does not pay dearly but one must survive. Whether one earns little or heavily, life must continue.
Having a salary of Sh15,000 in Eldoret does not satisfy the demand of a social human being. However, he/she must survive.
This is how to survive on a Sh15,000 salary as you avoid other things like entertainment;
Find a rental of at most Sh5,000
You can get a place for Sh5,000 in to rent. Places like Elgon View estate should be avoided and left for the rich. If possible, move in with a friend where you can get a place that is not too far from your workplace then you can split for a bedsitter that is worth Sh5,000.
Spend Sh3,000 for food
Since food in Eldoret is cheap due to its agricultural stability, always cook your own food because eating out is super expensive. If you don’t have a fridge, cook food every day and buy boiled beans or githeri from the women who usually sell.
Shopping for Sh2,000
Squeeze and make a shopping of Sh2,000 by ensuring you prioritize your needs first. Buy goods that do not go bad quickly like flour, rice and beans then keep them. Since life in Eldoret is tough without money because of its soon to be attained city status, you need to ensure your shopping does not go beyond Sh2,000.
Spend Sh2,000 on transport
Eldoret is a busy town. You need to be at your workplace on time. Therefore, you will have to board a matatu. Always use public means which is relatively cheap as compared to private means like a taxi. Ensure your monthly spend on transport does not exceed Sh2,000.
Save Sh3,000
Savings will always come in handy on a rainy day. The main reason why you reside in Eldoret is to work and earn a living since it is urban. It is up to you to decide what amount you would like to put aside depending on your commitment. These savings will help to solve uncertain issues like diseases. Since the town is always cold, ensure your saving is enough to cater for medication which is likely to strike you.
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