NairobiKenya · Africa

Kenya · Africa · Population 4,397,073 · Africa/Nairobi

Nairobi in Kenya (Africa) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1165 incl. rent, a safety index of 40.9/100, an average annual temperature of 18.9°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1165incl. rent · est. range

$990 – $1398

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

40.9/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

18.9°C avg/yr

900mm · 3654h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

46Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

16.2µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Class K residence (for those with a steady foreign income) is often treated as a digital-nomad route

Source: Kenya snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Nairobi?

Nairobi has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1165 including rent (range $990–$1398), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Nairobi safe?

Nairobi scores 40.9/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Kenya?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are eVisa to Kenya. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Nairobi?

Median fixed broadband download is about 46 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Kenya

Kenya: GDP per capita ~$2,363 (World Bank), HDI 0.601, Global Peace Index rank #117 (IEP 2024). Open Kenya country page →

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