How Kenya compares across key indices
Cost of Living
33 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
71/100
Healthcare
38/100
Quality of Life
98/200
How far your money goes in Kenya
Cost of Living
33
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
25
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
33
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
35
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Kenya - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
71/100
Crime Index
25/100
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Kenya has 123 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $665 in Nanyuki to $894 in Nairobi. Nanyuki leads on safety, scoring 74/100. Kilifi ranks highest for quality of life at 106/200.
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Nairobi
53/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Nairobi | $894 | 63/100 | 101/200 | 53/100 | 61 |
| Kakamega | $777 | 67/100 | 102/200 | 46/100 | 55 |
| Mombasa | $762 | 68/100 | 103/200 | 44/100 | 53 |
| Nakuru | $736 | 70/100 | 104/200 | 42/100 | 50 |
| Ruiru | $731 | 70/100 | 104/200 | 41/100 | 50 |
| Eldoret | $730 | 70/100 | 104/200 | 41/100 | 50 |
| Kisumu | $724 | 70/100 | 104/200 | 40/100 | 49 |
| Kikuyu | $716 | 71/100 | 104/200 | 40/100 | 48 |
| Thika | $708 | 71/100 | 105/200 | 39/100 | 47 |
| Naivasha | $700 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Karuri | $699 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Karuri | $699 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Matuga | $699 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Mwala | $697 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Lang'ata | $695 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Ongata Rongai | $695 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 46 |
| Jomvu | $693 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 45 |
| Garissa | $693 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 45 |
| Kitale | $693 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 38/100 | 45 |
| Limuru | $692 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 37/100 | 45 |
| Juja | $691 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 37/100 | 45 |
| Kitengela | $691 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 37/100 | 45 |
| Kiambu | $690 | 72/100 | 105/200 | 37/100 | 45 |
| Mlolongo | $687 | 73/100 | 105/200 | 37/100 | 45 |
| Malindi | $682 | 73/100 | 105/200 | 37/100 | 44 |
| Mandera | $681 | 73/100 | 105/200 | 36/100 | 44 |
| Khwisero | $680 | 73/100 | 105/200 | 36/100 | 44 |
| Kisii | $680 | 73/100 | 105/200 | 36/100 | 44 |
| Ngong | $677 | 73/100 | 105/200 | 36/100 | 44 |
| Mtwapa | $672 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 36/100 | 43 |
| Wajir | $672 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 36/100 | 43 |
| Lodwar | $669 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Athi River | $669 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Meru | $669 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Nyeri | $669 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Isiolo | $668 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Ukunda | $667 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Kiserian | $667 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 43 |
| Kilifi | $666 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 42 |
| Nanyuki | $665 | 74/100 | 106/200 | 35/100 | 42 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Kenya
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Common questions about living in Kenya, answered with data
Kenya has a cost of living index of 33 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $677 in Ngong and reach $894 in Nairobi.
Ngong is the most affordable city in Kenya in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $677 for a single person including rent. Khwisero is the next most affordable at $680/mo.
Kenya has a safety index of 71/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Ngong scores highest on safety at 73/100.
Ngong ranks highest for quality of life in Kenya, scoring 105/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $677/mo for a single person.
Kenya scores 38/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Kenya's cost of living is roughly 67% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 75% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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