Pocket Money Calculator
How much pocket money should you give? Get a fair weekly and monthly amount for your child's age, built for families in Kenya, Nigeria and East Africa.
every week up to KES 250
earned from chores
How much pocket money by age (KES)
Typical weekly pocket money by age at a standard budget. These are guidelines: adjust to your budget and to what the money is meant to cover.
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Common questions
How much pocket money should I give my child in Kenya?
A common guideline is to give roughly KES 20–50 per week for each year of your child's age, adjusted for your family budget. For example a 10-year-old would receive about KES 200–500 per week. Use the calculator above for a personalised range.
Should pocket money be tied to chores?
Many families use a hybrid: a small base allowance plus extra earnings for completed chores. This teaches that money is earned while still giving children money to practise saving and budgeting.
When should kids start getting pocket money?
Around ages 4–6, once a child understands that money buys things. Start small and let them make cheap mistakes, because that is how budgeting is learned.
Turn this into a real habit.
Tija Kids lets your child save toward goals, earn from chores and learn to budget, in your own currency.