Nairobi

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Thu Jan 15
28°C / 82°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F
Fri Jan 16
27°C / 81°F
Low: 13°C / 55°F
Sat Jan 17
28°C / 82°F
Low: 15°C / 58°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$171
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.5
Out of 10
Internet
35
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population4,397,073
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,684 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days (Extensions Possible)
May be extended for a further 90 days at the discretion of the immigration authorities.

Work Permit
Issued to foreign nationals intending to engage in employment in Kenya. Several classes exist depending on the nature of employment.
🕒 Validity: 24 Mo
Investor Permit
Issued to foreign nationals investing in Kenya.
🕒 Validity: 24 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 7 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$43.07
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$54.30
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$8.51
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre$417.93
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$170.60
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre$907.46
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre$401.70
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center3,222.97
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center$797.27

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$0.73
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$1.81
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.81
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$2.27
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$0.99
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)15,426.79
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$7.26

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$4.54
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$33.12
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$6.35
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$2.27
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$2.72
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.52
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$0.91
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$0.47
  • White Rice, 1 kg$1.49
  • Eggs, 12 pack$1.39
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$10.47
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$6.28
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$4.47
  • Apples, 1 kg$2.42
  • Banana, 1 kg$0.97
  • Oranges, 1 kg$1.68
  • Tomato, 1 kg$1.04
  • Potato, 1 kg$1.01
  • Onion, 1 kg$0.96
  • Lettuce, 1 head$0.61
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$0.90
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$9.07
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$1.83
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$2.46
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$29.39
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.03
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$50.36

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$49.91
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child$181.53
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child10,643.73
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$25.38
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$50.06

Other

  • Cappuccino$2.57
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.51
  • Pack of Cigarettes$2.72
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax$398.81
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate14.36 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$22.52
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