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About Thika

Thika, Kenya 🇰🇪 is a fast-growing town near Nairobi, offering a more affordable, quieter base for digital nomads 💻. It has decent road links, local markets, cafes, and easy access to the capital for bigger-city amenities. Best for nomads who want lower costs, a laid-back vibe, and a local Kenyan experience. 🌿✨

Through the year

Best in February (71) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 41 mm Feb: 35 mm Mar: 54 mm Apr: 214 mm May: 106 mm Jun: 29 mm Jul: 25 mm Aug: 29 mm Sep: 32 mm Oct: 59 mm Nov: 129 mm Dec: 64 mm Jan: 26°C / 14°C Feb: 28°C / 15°C Mar: 28°C / 15°C Apr: 25°C / 16°C May: 25°C / 15°C Jun: 24°C / 14°C Jul: 23°C / 13°C Aug: 23°C / 13°C Sep: 26°C / 14°C Oct: 27°C / 15°C Nov: 25°C / 15°C Dec: 25°C / 15°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 7.5
Internet Speed 5.8
Safety 5.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.8
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Weather 7.3
Racial Tolerance 6.4
Female Friendly 5.4
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Thika
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $92.87 per month
Coworking Space $30.96 per month
Coffee $1.55 per cup
Beer $1.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.93 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $30.96 per month
Mobile Plan $6.19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30.96 per month

Other cities in Kenya

Other cities in Kenya
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nairobi $1,645 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 Nairobi KE Kenya $1,645 6.1 Compare
2 Nyeri KE Kenya $1,279 5.3 Compare
3 Naivasha KE Kenya $1,257 5.5 Compare
4 Naro Moru KE Kenya $820 4.9 Compare

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