Moving to Kenya from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Kenya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Kenya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kenya compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Kenya leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Papua New Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment 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 Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa Free
Kenya passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Kenya leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Papua New Guinea?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
