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Nairobi

'Silicon Savannah' tech hub with real coworking density (Nairobi Garage) and new nomad visa

In Nairobi, a mid-range month runs about $1,656 (KES 214,495) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet1.5/10

Slower internet than about 85% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking8.5/10

Better coworking than about 85% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.6/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There9.3/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Nairobi, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Kampala (~500 km) · Zanzibar (~600 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Zanzibar (~600 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Zanzibar (~600 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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