Moving to Kenya from Samoa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Kenya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Samoa to Kenya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya 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 Samoa across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Kenya performs significantly better than Samoa 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
Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya 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
Samoa performs better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, 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 | Apia | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Apia | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Kenya Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting Kenya
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Kenya passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Kenya has 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Kenya safe for expats?
Samoa 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 6.2 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Samoa?
Samoa 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 5.5 in Samoa. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
