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Nairobi, Kenya
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East Africa's tech hub ('Silicon Savannah'); growing expat scene
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Nairobi climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 49,360 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 37.2 Mbps | 33.4 Mbps | 10 ms | 44,812 |
| Mobile | 57 Mbps | 17.8 Mbps | 26 ms | 4,548 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 129.431 KES, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $570 | KES 73,787 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,000 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,093 | KES 270,899 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $424 | KES 54,823 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $430 | KES 55,658 |
| 1BR outside center | $228 | KES 29,500 |
| 3BR city center | $1,113 | KES 144,118 |
| 3BR outside center | $515 | KES 66,665 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $143 | KES 18,540 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $84 | KES 10,824 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $5.41 | KES 700 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $34.77 | KES 4,500 |
| Fast food combo | $6.18 | KES 800 |
| Beef (per lb) | $2.77 | KES 359 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.49 | KES 322 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $58 | KES 7,450 |
| Phone plan / mo | $16 | KES 2,031 |
| Internet / mo | $35 | KES 4,567 |
| Gym membership / mo | $48 | KES 6,208 |
| Cinema ticket | $7.73 | KES 1,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $261 | KES 33,750 |
| International school / yr | $10,526 | KES 1,362K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $16,997 | KES 2,200K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Kenya
Country-level research that applies to living in Nairobi — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | eTA (~$34), 90 days |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Work Permit (Class N, announced Oct 2024) — income requirement $55,000/yr (~$4,580/mo) → surprisingly high — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Kenya profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo