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About Mtwapa

Mtwapa, Kenya 🌴 is a lively coastal town near Mombasa, great for nomads who want beach vibes on a budget. It has a relaxed pace, affordable living, and easy access to cafes, markets, and the city. Wi‑Fi can be mixed, so a backup data plan is smart 📶. Ideal for a laid-back, sunny base with local culture and ocean air.

Through the year

Best in February (69) · now 63
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 46 mm Feb: 24 mm Mar: 57 mm Apr: 225 mm May: 147 mm Jun: 121 mm Jul: 95 mm Aug: 65 mm Sep: 62 mm Oct: 90 mm Nov: 113 mm Dec: 130 mm Jan: 31°C / 25°C Feb: 31°C / 26°C Mar: 31°C / 26°C Apr: 29°C / 25°C May: 28°C / 25°C Jun: 27°C / 24°C Jul: 26°C / 23°C Aug: 27°C / 23°C Sep: 28°C / 23°C Oct: 29°C / 24°C Nov: 29°C / 24°C Dec: 30°C / 25°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.7
Internet Speed 6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7
Safety 6.1
Accommodation Cost 7.5
Weather 6.7
Nomad Friendly 4.9
Female Friendly 5.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Mtwapa
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $224.43 per month
Coworking Space $27.09 per month
Coffee $1.39 per cup
Beer $1.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.10 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $19.35 per month
Mobile Plan $11.61 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27.09 per month

Other cities in Kenya

Other cities in Kenya
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nairobi $2,739 6.1 Compare
2 Diani Beach $1,307 6.0 Compare
3 Kilifi $1,152 5.9 Compare
4 Mombasa $1,858 5.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kilifi KE Kenya $1,152 5.9 Compare
2 Watamu KE Kenya $1,912 5.7 Compare
3 Diani Beach KE Kenya $1,307 6.0 Compare
4 Mombasa KE Kenya $1,858 5.8 Compare

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