green leaf tree near mountain covered by snow at daytime
green leaf tree near mountain covered by snow at daytime
African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), Amboseli National Park…
It's short bushy and lively..with a very strong smell which my …
TAHIR SHAH STANDING AT THE EQUATOR IN KENYA, 1986
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Kenya delivers high quality of life at a quarter the global cost of living — eternal sunshine, English everywhere, and safari rhythms that redefine your daily grind.

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CLIMATE
27°C avg · 3200h sun/yr
CURRENCY
KES
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Moderate
#1 globally · Safety index 45/100
COST OF LIVING
Low cost
Cost index 29/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+3
UTC+3

What it's like to live in Kenya· AI overview

Kenya is a diverse and vibrant East African nation located along the Indian Ocean coastline, known for its remarkable geographical and cultural richness. Situated in the African Great Lakes region, the country features a varied landscape that include...


Cost of living
vs EU Average39% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
KSh42,500Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
KSh625Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
KSh103Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
KSh140One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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  • Visa & residency path
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Healthcare

  • Kenya's healthcare system is a blend of public and private providers, with significant reforms underway to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the new Social Health Authority (SHA) and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
  • Public healthcare, while constitutionally guaranteed for emergency care, often faces challenges with understaffing, limited equipment, and long waiting times, particularly outside major urban centers.
  • Private healthcare facilities, predominantly found in Nairobi and Mombasa, offer higher standards of care, modern equipment, and English-speaking staff, making them the preferred choice for most expats.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Kenya implemented a visa-free policy effective January 1, 2024, replacing traditional visas and the previous eVisa system with a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for nearly all international travelers, including citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most other nationalities.[1][2][3] The eTA must be applied for online at least 72 hours before departure via the official portal (etakenya.go.ke), costs approximately $30-34 USD, and is valid for 90 days from issuance, allowing a single-entry stay of up to...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa available
Work permits available
Retirement visa options
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.