Top expat cities

Kenya

Nairobi

#1 Top 5 cities

Nairobi is the strongest expat option in Kenya because of its international companies, regional HQ presence, airport access, and the widest service base.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 22°C až 27°C

Night: 10°C až 16°C

Climate

A mild highland tropical climate without extreme heat, with two rainy seasons.

Distance to the sea

440 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇨🇦Canadians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher living costs
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality