Complete Country Guide
Kenya
7.5
Nomad Score
out of 10
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Budget-Friendly
from $900/mo
✓
Nomad Visa
available now
✓ Nomad VisaEN, SWUTC +3Best: Juil–Oct
Quick facts
CapitalNairobi
CurrencyKES (KSh)
LanguagesEN, SW
TimezoneUTC +3
Avg internet31 Mbps
Nomad visa✓ Yes
Best monthsJuil–Oct
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$900
Min. monthly budget
📶
31 Mbps
Avg. download speed
🛂
Yes
Nomad visa
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Avg. temperature
⚡
80%
Power reliability
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Population
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.
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Download free guide →Last updated March 2026 · Data sourced from community reports, Speedtest, and Numbeo ·Suggest an update