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Living in Kenya

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Africa — Expat guide for moving and living abroad

Country overview

Capital

Nairobi

Currency

KES

Continent

Africa

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Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Kenya.

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Popular passport access to Kenya

Passport Status Max Stay
Austria Evisa —
Belgium Evisa —
Bulgaria Evisa —
Croatia Evisa —
Cyprus Evisa —
Czechia Evisa —
Denmark Evisa —
Estonia Evisa —
Finland Evisa —
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Monthly costs

Nairobi

Rent (center)

550 USD/mo

Groceries

250 USD/mo

Transport

50 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

920 USD/mo

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Work permits

  • Class G Work Permit

    Duration: 2 years, renewable

    Specific employment, no Kenyan available

Explore all work permit options for Kenya

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Salary & tax

Income Tax Range

10% – 35%

Social Security (Employee)

0.06%

Annual thresholds in KES. ETA mandatory since Jan 2024.

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Useful services

Banking

Wise

Manage money in KES with low fees and the real mid-market rate.

Open a Wise account →

Insurance

SafetyWing

Nomad health insurance for your stay in Kenya. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.

Get a SafetyWing quote →

Connectivity

Airalo

Kenya eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.

Get an Airalo eSIM →

Privacy

NordVPN

Stay secure on public WiFi in Kenya and access services from home.

Get NordVPN →

Language

iTalki

Book 1-on-1 video lessons with native tutors before you move. 150+ languages.

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