Moving to Marshall Islands from Kenya

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kenya to Marshall Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kenya to Marshall Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kenya and Marshall Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KE
$274
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
MH
4.6

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Kenya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KE
1.9
MH
2.3

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KE
5.7%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
MH
$6,800

Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KE
69.7 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Kenya across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Kenya passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Kenya

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Marshall Islands passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Kenya.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kenya and Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Kenya?

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE MH
Population 55,864,655 79,906
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Swahili English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +254 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999