Nairobi

What you need to know about Nairobi

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About Nairobi

Lived in Nairobi off and on since 2019. I think it's an excellent place to live. Weather is phenomenal, between 20-27C most of the time. People are super friendly and it's very cosmopolitan (attracts people from all over Kenya, Africa and the world). For Africa it's relatively progressive and I'm not sure why it gets a "not safe for women" (IME it's not perfect but no worse than many other countries around the world and much less regressive than Middle East, South Asia, etc.) It's an excellent jumping off point for the rest of Kenya which is very diverse (beaches/mountains/savannahs/deserts) - a bit like SF in that the city itself is great but a lot of the appeal is surrounding nature. Tech and nightlife scenes are vibrant. Main cons: it's not THAT cheap, it's not an amazing food city, mainly car-based for getting around (Uber is cheap though).

Nomad Guide of Nairobi

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Continent :

Africa

Country :

kenya

Weather :

25°C + Humidity 71% = 25°C Feel

Internet Speed :

8 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

46AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

14 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

1000 KES to USD :

$8.23 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

3133518 people

GDP per capita :

$1455 / year

Population Density :

busy: 11x11m (121m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 52% / F 48%

Religious Gouvernment :

Religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Weather in Nairobi

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Cost of Living in Nairobi

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Cost of Living for Expats :

$1,221/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,641/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$3,173/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$907/mo

Cost of coffee :

$0.82

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$866/mo

Dinner:

$3.86

Beer :

$2.66

Coca Cola :

$0.70

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Nairobi

Like many other cities Nairobi have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Affordable to live
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Many Nomad List members have been
✅ Easy to make friends
✅ Easy to do business
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ LGBTQ+ friendly
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

Cons

❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Not very democratic
❌ Not very safe
❌ Pretty slow internet
❌ Not much to do
❌ Not many Nomad List members right now
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Quality of education is low
❌ Roads are very dangerous
❌ Not safe for women
❌ Not family friendly

Quality of Life in Nairobi

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Nairobi

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Security and Crime in Nairobi

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Normal Crime rate

Normal Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Nairobi

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Similar cities to Nairobi

Discover cities that are similar to Nairobi in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

Berlin

Germany

#6

Air Quality

Good

36 Mbps

16 Mbps

FEELS 15°

15°

$5,357/mo

$3,313/mo

Reviews of Nairobi - Feedback from travelers

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Lived in Nairobi off and on since 2019. I think it's an excellent place to live. Weather is phenomenal, between 20-27C most of the time. People are super friendly and it's very cosmopolitan (attracts people from all over Kenya, Africa and the world). For Africa it's relatively progressive and I'm not sure why it gets a "not safe for women" (IME it's not perfect but no worse than many other countries around the world and much less regressive than Middle East, South Asia, etc.) It's an excellent jumping off point for the rest of Kenya which is very diverse (beaches/mountains/savannahs/deserts) - a bit like SF in that the city itself is great but a lot of the appeal is surrounding nature. Tech and nightlife scenes are vibrant.Main cons: it's not THAT cheap, it's not an amazing food city, mainly car-based for getting around (Uber is cheap though).

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I visited Nairobi twice - in 2017 and then again in 2019. On my second visit, I stayed in a comfortable 2 bdrm apartment with friends. It was super easy to move around - just call Uber. I visited a few nice shopping malls where I shopped and ate lunch. Prices were reasonable for me (an American). I'm also vegan and there were vegan options at all of the restaurants I visited as well as a great vegan restaurant (Indian cuisine). The best part of the trip for us was going on safari. It's a long drive to safari country (Amboselli NP, Maasai Mara NP) but the experience is well worth it. I also visited Mombasa which, while not as big a city as Nairobi, had lovely beaches and the hotel where we stayed was great.

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Nairobi is one of he best place to be a Nomad in Africa. Very low cost of living especially if you know where to look.