Moving to Kenya from North Korea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from North Korea to Kenya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from North Korea to Kenya, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How North Korea and Kenya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in suicide rate.
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 North Korea across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
North Korea performs better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
North Korea performs better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | P'yongyang | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Kenya Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kenya passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
Working remotely from Kenya's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Kenya.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in suicide rate. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
