Kenya

Mombasa

#2 Top 5 cities

Mombasa offers coastal living, tourism infrastructure, and a more relaxed pace, but fewer work opportunities than Nairobi.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 33°C

Night: 23°C až 26°C

Climate

A hot and humid tropical coast with limited seasonal variation.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples
  • Retirees

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Tourism seasonality
  • −Local traffic pressure