Complete Country Guide
Kenya
7.5
Nomad Score
out of 10
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Budget-Friendly
from $900/mo
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Nomad Visa
available now
✓ Nomad VisaEN, SWUTC +3Best: Jul–Oct
Quick facts
CapitalNairobi
CurrencyKES (KSh)
LanguagesEN, SW
TimezoneUTC +3
Avg internet31 Mbps
Nomad visa✓ Yes
Best monthsJul–Oct
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$900
Min. monthly budget
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31 Mbps
Avg. download speed
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Yes
Nomad visa
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Avg. temperature
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80%
Power reliability
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Population
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Kenya is compact — most nomads base themselves in Nairobi, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
Finances
Cost of living in Kenya
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $600–1000 | $1000–1600 | $1600–2800 |
| Co-working / mo | $100 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $300–800 | — | — |
How Kenya scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
6.5
Internet quality
7
Cost of living
7
Visa friendliness
7.5
Co-working options
8
Nomad community
8
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Kenya
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Kenya has 2 nomad hubs with varying connectivity.
Nairobi↓ 31 Mbps avg
Download speed31 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)80%
Mombasa↓ 25 Mbps avg
Download speed25 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)72%
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