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๐ฐ๐ช Kenya ยท Africa
Nairobi, Kenya has an average monthly cost of $551 for digital nomads, with internet speeds averaging 33 Mbps, a safety score of 41/100, and an average temperature of 19ยฐC. The cost of living is 68% lower than New York City. It scores 6.3/10 on the NomadFast index.
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| Category | Item | USD | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Apartment Price | ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $1575.91 | 69% below avg |
| ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $902.40 | 72% below avg | |
| Childcare | ๐ถPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $219.63 | 69% below avg |
| ๐International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $9032.22 | 29% below avg | |
| Clothing And Shoes | ๐Men's Leather Business Shoes | $65.43 | 37% below avg |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
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Services 64.6%, Agriculture 25%, Manufacturing 11%
Source: IMF, World Bank, MOFA Korea
| $59.73 |
| 37% below avg |
| ๐Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $26.24 | 38% below avg |
| ๐Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $19.71 | 72% below avg |
| Markets | ๐Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $0.54 | 69% below avg |
| ๐ฅEggs (12, Large Size) | $1.64 | 48% below avg |
| ๐งLocal Cheese (1 kg) | $10.84 | 5% below avg |
| ๐งBottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.69 | 30% below avg |
| ๐ทBottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $11.63 | 17% above avg |
| ๐บDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $2.16 | 8% above avg |
| ๐ฌCigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $3.29 | 64% below avg |
| ๐ฅฌLettuce (1 Head) | $0.67 | 54% below avg |
| ๐Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $6.46 | 24% below avg |
| ๐ฅPotatoes (1 kg) | $1.04 | 32% below avg |
| ๐Oranges (1 kg) | $1.73 | 24% below avg |
| ๐Apples (1 kg) | $3.10 | 14% above avg |
| ๐ฅMilk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.84 | 45% below avg |
| ๐ฅฉBeef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $5.88 | 59% below avg |
| ๐ง Onions (1 kg) | $0.92 | 39% below avg |
| ๐Bananas (1 kg) | $1.01 | 44% below avg |
| ๐White Rice (1 kg) | $1.75 | 17% below avg |
| ๐ Tomatoes (1 kg) | $0.94 | 66% below avg |
| ๐ปImported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.64 | 8% below avg |
| Rent Per Month | ๐๏ธ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $435.38 | 53% below avg |
| ๐ก1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $212.06 | 69% below avg |
| ๐ข3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1135.80 | 32% below avg |
| ๐๏ธ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $508.54 | 57% below avg |
| Restaurants | ๐ฝ๏ธMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $5.62 | 55% below avg |
| ๐งBottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.53 | 63% below avg |
| โCappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.53 | 23% below avg |
| ๐ฅMeal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $38.76 | 33% below avg |
| ๐Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $6.67 | 28% below avg |
| ๐บDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $2.33 | 48% below avg |
| ๐ฅคSoft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.68 | 65% below avg |
| Salaries And Financing | ๐ฐAverage Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $411.29 | 79% below avg |
| Sports And Leisure | ๐ฌCinema Ticket (International Release) | $7.75 | 23% below avg |
| ๐พTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $15.26 | 28% below avg |
| ๐ชMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $44.79 | avg |
| Transportation | ๐Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $19268.41 | 38% below avg |
| ๐Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $15503.32 | 53% below avg |
| โฝGasoline (1 Liter) | $1.42 | 3% below avg |
| ๐Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $31.01 | 40% below avg |
| ๐ซOne-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.78 | 54% below avg |
| ๐Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.55 | 13% above avg |
| ๐Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.55 | 50% below avg |
| โฑ๏ธTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | 86% below avg |
| Utilities (Monthly) | ๐ถBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $38.58 | 14% above avg |
| ๐ฑMobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $16.21 | 17% below avg |
| ๐กBasic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $39.31 | 76% below avg |
* Source: Open-Meteo historical averages
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Nairobi in Kenya is a popular destination for digital nomads. The average monthly cost of living is around $551. Internet speeds average 33 Mbps. It has a nomad score of 6.3/10.
The estimated monthly cost for a digital nomad in Nairobi is around $551, including accommodation, food, transportation, and coworking.
The best months to visit Nairobi are Jul, Sep, Jun, when rainfall is lowest.
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