Moving to Kenya from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Kenya? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Kenya, you would find that Kenya is 2.1 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,129,841 salary in India would need to be roughly KES14,657,494 in Kenya to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Kenya.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,129,841 → KES14,657,494
To maintain the same standard of living in Kenya
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 84.8% more
Groceries
pay 52.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 3.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kenya compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs significantly better than India across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
India generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
India generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kenya performs significantly better than India across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Delhi | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India and Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.
India passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kenya passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kenya than India?
On average Kenya is around 51% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kenya?
Budget about KES3,664,374 for 3 months in Kenya (based on a ₹7,129,841 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kenya: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kenya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kenya safe for expats?
India performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to India?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 7.3 in India. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to India?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
