Top expat cities

Kenya

Kisumu

#5 Top 5 cities

Kisumu is a regional lakeside center with lower costs, but for most expats it has weaker services and a thinner international layer than the top two choices.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C až 32°C

Night: 17°C až 21°C

Climate

A warm tropical lakeside climate with higher humidity and warm nights.

Distance to the sea

850 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

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

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene