Moving to Kenya from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Kenya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Kenya, you would find that Kenya is 34.2% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,408,512 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly KES5,108,956 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Kenya.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,408,512 → KES5,108,956
To maintain the same standard of living in Kenya
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.4% less
Groceries
pay 58.0% less
Transportation
pay 6.0% more
Housing
pay 22.2% less
Childcare
pay 61.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 24.1% 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 Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in top income tax rate.
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
Taiwan performs better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kenya passport holder visiting Taiwan
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 Taiwan?
On average Kenya is about 47% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Kenya?
Budget about KES1,277,239 for 3 months in Kenya (based on a NT$2,408,512 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
From major Kenya cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Kenya are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
