Common information

Capital
Nairobi
Language
Swahili, English
Currency
Kenyan Shilling
Population
44,037,656
Phone code
+254

Cost of living and prices in Kenya

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre138USD/month
in city centre280USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre341USD/month
in city centre922USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people4 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people31 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc6 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre3 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion2 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre0 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre1 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg1 USD
FoodRice white1 kg2 USD
FoodEggs12 pc2 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg11 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg6 USD
FruitsApples1 kg2 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg1 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg2 USD
FoodPotato1 kg1 USD
FoodTomato1 kg1 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle12 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack3 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket1 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass35 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat2 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km2 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour3 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre2 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc15,424 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc17,500 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month41 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour16 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place6 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair16 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc23 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair51 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair47 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month28 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month15 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom280 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom138 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom922 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom341 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,289 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,379 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month374 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year13.26

List of largest cities in Kenya

Nairobi
2,750,547
Mombasa
799,668
Nakuru
259,903
Eldoret
218,446
Kisumu
216,479
Thika
200,000
Malindi
118,265
Kitale
75,123
Garissa
67,861
Kakamega
63,426

Ratings

Main factors in Kenya

Leisure quality
7.1
Quality of life
6.1
Travelers rating
7
Travelers rating
4.5
English speaking
10
Nightlife
8.4
Coworking spaces
6.4
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
5.5

Safety in Kenya

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
3.7
Female friendly
3.5
Friendliness to foreigners
7.4
Stability of the state
2
Conditions for starting a business
7.4
Freedom of the press
4

Availability of prices in Kenya

Cost of living
7.6
Rent, price
9.3
Products, price
7.8
Restaurants, price
8.1
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Kenya

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
9.3
Availability of air conditioners
6.6
Air quality
9.3

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Kenya

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 31 32 33 32 33 33 34 33 32 33 30 31 34
Average high, °C 26 27 27 27 28 29 29 27 26 25 24 25 27
Average temperature, °C 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 22 22 21 20 20 21
Average low, °C 14 15 16 16 15 16 16 17 16 15 14 14 15
Record low, °C 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 11 10 9 8 8 8
Rain, days 5 4 4 3 2 2 4 6 7 5 6 6 53
Fog, days 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 10
Thunderstorms, days 5 4 4 3 3 3 4 6 6 4 4 5 51
Average precipitation, mm. 61 67 102 70 37 41 90 166 142 68 66 78 988
Relative humidity, % 58 57 59 57 53 53 55 61 64 62 64 63 59
Relative humidity morning, % 81 80 81 80 78 76 78 83 83 83 82 81 80
Relative humidity evening, % 44 42 47 44 40 38 40 49 51 50 50 48 45
Wind speed, km/h 16 16 15 15 17 17 16 15 14 15 15 15 16
Day Length, часов 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 13 12 13 12
Dew point, °C 13 14 15 14 13 14 15 16 16 14 14 14 171
Growing degree-day, °C 333 370 353 361 377 359 400 373 353 316 309 317 4222
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 23 22 20 21 22 24 23 21 20 19 18 20 21