Moving to Kenya from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Puerto Rico to Kenya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Kenya, you would find that Kenya is 47.2% cheaper than Puerto Rico overall. A $75,000 salary in Puerto Rico would need to be roughly KES4,170,318 in Kenya to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Puerto Rico and Kenya.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → KES4,170,318
To maintain the same standard of living in Kenya
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 61.6% less
Groceries
pay 59.2% less
Transportation
pay 6.9% more
Housing
pay 70.8% less
Childcare
pay 42.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.6% less
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 Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Kenya leads in homicide rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs significantly better than Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in education spending.
Data: Puerto Rican Department of Treasury, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: 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 Puerto Rico?
On average Kenya is about 57% less expensive than Puerto Rico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Kenya?
Budget about KES1,042,580 for 3 months in Kenya (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Puerto Rico 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 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
