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 centre139USD/month
in city centre281USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre343USD/month
in city centre927USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people31 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg11 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle12 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass35 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc15,512 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc17,600 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month41 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour16 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair16 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc23 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair52 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 bedroom281 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom139 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom927 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom343 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,296 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,387 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month377 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year13.26

List of largest cities in Kenya

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