Moving to Kenya from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Kenya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kenya compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
KE
28.2

Marshall Islands performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
KE
1.0

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

MH
0.0t
KE
0.4t

Marshall Islands performs 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

MH
2.3
KE
1.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
KE
29.0%

Marshall Islands performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
KE
$5,700

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
KE
27.9

Marshall Islands performs 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 Marshall Islands 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.

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.
Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Marshall Islands performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands 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 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Kenya?

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

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At a Glance

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