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About Kenema

Kenema, Sierra Leone 🌿 is a lively regional hub with a warm community, markets, and a slower pace than Freetown. For digital nomads, it can work if you’re flexible and self-sufficient: expect limited coworking options, variable internet, and occasional power issues ⚡. Best for those seeking an authentic, affordable base with a local feel.

Through the year

Best in January (71) · now 56
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 8 mm Feb: 32 mm Mar: 69 mm Apr: 122 mm May: 271 mm Jun: 335 mm Jul: 431 mm Aug: 503 mm Sep: 534 mm Oct: 344 mm Nov: 130 mm Dec: 23 mm Jan: 34°C / 22°C Feb: 35°C / 22°C Mar: 34°C / 23°C Apr: 33°C / 23°C May: 31°C / 23°C Jun: 29°C / 22°C Jul: 28°C / 22°C Aug: 27°C / 22°C Sep: 28°C / 22°C Oct: 29°C / 22°C Nov: 30°C / 22°C Dec: 31°C / 21°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 7.9
Internet Speed 2.6
Safety 4.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.7
Accommodation Cost 8.2
Weather 5.6
Nomad Friendly 1.5
Female Friendly 4.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kenema
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $128.06 per month
Coworking Space $75.21 per month
Coffee $1.83 per cup
Beer $1.42 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.05 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $19.51 per month
Mobile Plan $7.32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $58.95 per month

Other cities in Sierra Leone

Other cities in Sierra Leone
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tokeh Beach $906 4.2 Compare
2 Freetown $2,138 4.1 Compare
3 Bo $1,268 4.0 Compare
4 Makeni $1,207 3.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bo SL Sierra Leone $1,268 4.0 Compare
2 Makeni SL Sierra Leone $1,207 3.9 Compare
3 Monrovia LR Liberia $2,805 3.5 Compare
4 Robertsport LR Liberia $2,449 3.9 Compare

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