Moving to Kenya from Slovenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Slovenia to Kenya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Slovenia to Kenya, you would find that Kenya is 47.0% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly KES4,501,648 in Kenya to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to Kenya.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 KES4,501,648

To maintain the same standard of living in Kenya

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 66.3% less

Groceries

pay 46.1% less

Transportation

pay 13.0% less

Housing

pay 55.0% less

Childcare

pay 47.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 147.82 KES (July 2026)

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Kenya.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
KE
4.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
KE
28.2

Slovenia performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
KE
$274
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
KE
1.0

Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
KE
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
KE
0.4t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Kenya leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
KE
1.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
KE
33.2%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
KE
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
KE
$5,700

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
KE
27.9

Slovenia performs better than Kenya across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Nairobi
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 77°/54°F (25°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 72°/50°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 75°/55°F (24°/13°C)
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Month Ljubljana Nairobi
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kenya

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Slovenia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Kenya.
Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Kenya passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.

Data: 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 Slovenia?

Yes — Kenya is on average about 54% cheaper than Slovenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Kenya?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KES1,125,412 in Kenya on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

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?

Slovenia performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Slovenia?

Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kenya?

The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI KE
Population 2,101,208 55,864,655
Currency Euro (€) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages Slovene English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999