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

Population

4 397 073

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

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

5/10

Nairobi has strong private security and capable services in established expat districts, but violent robbery, carjacking, theft, terrorism risk, protests, and dangerous road traffic require disciplined daily precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Nairobi faces recurrent urban and river flooding during heavy rain, drought and water stress, landslides in some settlements, and occasional severe storms; transport and electricity can be disrupted.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 5/10
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