Moving to Kenya from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Western Sahara to Kenya? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Western Sahara to Kenya, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kenya compared to Western Sahara.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
KE
$5,700

Kenya performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
KE
27.9

Kenya performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH KE
Population 652,271 55,864,655
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999