🇰🇪 Kenya Relocation Data 2026
Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data updated · Region: Africa · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
19/100
Global Rank
#92/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$1,100
Dimension Breakdown
Confidence: 88%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
Cost of Living Breakdown
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 54/100 | Moderate |
| Rent | 87/100 | Affordable |
| Property Purchase | 87/100 | Affordable |
| Utilities | 87/100 | Affordable |
| Transport | 62/100 | Moderate |
| Overall (composite) | 30 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,100 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
Top Cities in Kenya
Tax Overview
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 35% |
| VAT / GST | 16% |
| Corporate Tax | 30% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 29.4% |
Special Tax Regimes
- Export Processing Zones
PAYE bands 10–35% with a KES 28,800 annual personal relief; employee NSSF, the Affordable Housing Levy and SHIF are payroll deductions.
Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 35% | $2,718 |
| $100,000 | 37% | $5,227 |
| $200,000 | 39% | $10,144 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
Visa Access by Passport
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
Key Facts
| Capital | Nairobi |
| Population | 54 Million |
| Currency | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Languages | English, Swahili |
| Region | East Africa |
| Timezone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| English Proficiency | High |
How to Cite
WhereNext. "Kenya Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/ke. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.