General Information

Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 54.2 million as of mid-2026, it is the 26th-most populous country in the world and the seventh-most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi. The second-largest and oldest city is Mombasa, a port city located on Mombasa Island. Other major cities within the country include Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. Going clockwise, Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the southwest, and Lake Victoria and Uganda to the west. Its geography, climate and population vary. In western Rift Valley counties, the landscape includes cold, snow-capped mountaintops with surrounding forests, wildlife, and fertile agricultural regions in temperate climates. In other areas there are dry, arid, and semi-arid climates, as well as absolute deserts.

• Population: 55 million (approx)
• Area: 580,367 km²
• Timezone: Timezone info not available (Current time: ailab)
• Coordinates: Latitude: -1.2666666507721, Longitude: 36.799999237061

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): KES 30,000 - 60,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): KES 15,000 - 35,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: KES 10,000 - 20,000
• Utilities (Monthly): KES 5,000 - 10,000
• Internet (Monthly): KES 2,000 - 4,000
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): KES 300 - 600

Transportation

• Matatu Ride (within city): KES 50 - 150
• Boda Boda Ride: KES 100 - 300
• Taxi Start Price: KES 250 - 400
• Monthly Pass (if available): KES 3,000 - 5,000

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: KES 80,000 - 150,000
• Software Engineer: KES 100,000 - 250,000
• IT Support / Technician: KES 60,000 - 120,000
• Teacher: KES 40,000 - 90,000
• Doctor / Physician: KES 200,000 - 400,000
• Nurse: KES 50,000 - 120,000
• Civil Engineer: KES 100,000 - 250,000
• Architect: KES 120,000 - 300,000
• Accountant: KES 70,000 - 160,000
• Bank Employee: KES 80,000 - 150,000
• Police Officer: KES 40,000 - 100,000
• Lawyer: KES 150,000 - 350,000
• Restaurant Manager: KES 60,000 - 120,000
• Waiter / Waitress: KES 15,000 - 35,000
• Retail Cashier: KES 20,000 - 45,000
• Construction Worker: KES 25,000 - 60,000
• Driver: KES 25,000 - 70,000
• Security Guard: KES 20,000 - 50,000
• Graphic Designer: KES 60,000 - 150,000
• Digital Marketer: KES 70,000 - 160,000
• Hotel Receptionist: KES 30,000 - 70,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: KES 80,000 - 200,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): KES 40,000 - 80,000
• Utilities (Monthly): KES 10,000 - 20,000
• Internet: KES 2,500 - 4,000
• Transportation: KES 10,000 - 20,000

Top Attractions

• Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Amboseli National Park
• Mount Kenya
• Diani Beach
• Nairobi National Park
• Lamu Old Town

Major Events

• Safari Rally Kenya
• Lamu Cultural Festival
• Nairobi Fashion Week
• Rhino Charge Off-road Event