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Mtwapa vs Watamu

KE Kenya KE Kenya

Mtwapa, Kenya compared with Watamu, Kenya: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Country Kenya Kenya
Nomad score 5.6 / 10 5.7 / 10
Cost of living $820 / mo $1,912 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 25°C 29° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 36 Good 37 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Average high 28.8°C 29°C
Average low 24.3°C 24.7°C
Precipitation 98 mm / mo 85 mm / mo
Sunshine 328 h / mo 334 h / mo
Humidity 78% 77%
Rain days 18.3 / mo 16.2 / mo
Wind speed 21.5 km/h 22.3 km/h

KE Mtwapa · average high by month

KE Watamu · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
US AQI 36 37
PM2.5 6.6 µg/m³ 6.2 µg/m³
PM10 10.1 µg/m³ 9.6 µg/m³
Ozone 25 µg/m³ 40 µg/m³
UV index 0 5.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.9 3.2
Local Payment Services 5.5 6.0
Startup Scene 2.6 2.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Air Conditioning 6.5 6.1
Green Spaces 5.2 7.2
Natural Disaster Risk 7.7 5.8
Noise Pollution 5.3 5.9
Seasonal Variety 3.8 3.7
Weather 6.7 7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 7.2
Power Grid Reliability 5.3 5.4
Public WiFi Availability 3.2 3.6
VPN Reliability 7.0 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Accommodation Cost 7.5 6.4
Cost of Living 7.7 7.2
Currency Stability 5.0 4.7
Entertainment Cost 7.4 6.7
Food & Groceries 7.7 7.2
Gym Membership Cost 6.9 5.7
Transportation Cost 7.6 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Culture 6.9 6.8
Indoors Fun 4.2 3.2
Language Learning Opportunities 5.2 4.7
Local Experiences & Tours 7.0 7.8
Nightlife 7.3 4.5
Outdoors & Nature 7.8 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 2.6
Nomad Friendly 4.9 5.3
Online Community Presence 2.8 2.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Cafes with WiFi 4.7 4.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.1 3.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.7 3.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 2.8
Internet Speed 6.4 6.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.1 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Fitness Facilities 4.3 4.6
Food Scene 5.9 6.3
Healthy Food Options 5.5 5.6
Yoga Studios 4.3 5.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Healthcare 5.3 5.1
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 8.0
Healthcare Quality 4.3 4.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.7 2.1
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 4.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 3.9
Freedom of Speech 5.7 5.3
Political Stability 5.7 5.6
Tax Friendliness 4.7 5.1
Visa Ease 6.1 6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Air Quality 6.3 7.8
Cleanliness 5.2 6.4
Environmental Quality 6.4 7.9
Family Friendly 6.1 7.1
Language Barrier 7.0 7.5
Work-Life Balance 7.2 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Female Friendly 5.6 6.8
Racial Tolerance 6.7 7.1
Safety 6.1 7.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Airport Connectivity 5.5 4.2
Cycling 3.3 3.7
Intercity Travel Options 5.4 4.4
Public Transit 3.5 2.6
Ride-sharing Services 4.6 2.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.7 5.1
Walkability 4.3 4.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Coworking Quality 2.8 3.2
Freelance Ecosystem 3.2 3.1
Networking Opportunities 3.5 3.4
Remote Job Opportunities 2.9 3.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.4 7.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Jeans $27 per pair $29 per pair
Summer Dress $19 per dress $32 per dress
Running Shoes $46 per pair $73 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Dining Out $23 per month $39 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Cinema Ticket $6.19 per ticket $7.73 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Coffee $1.39 per cup $2.70 per cup
Beer $1.93 per pint $3.09 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.10 per meal $5.02 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $31 per meal $46 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.42 per meal $7.34 per meal
Apples $2.32 per kg $3.48 per kg
Bread $0.46 per loaf $0.58 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.70 per bottle $0.77 per bottle
Milk $1.01 per liter $0.85 per liter
Rice $1.39 per kg $2.16 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.97 per kg $6.95 per kg
Beef $6.19 per kg $5.79 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.29 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Groceries $62 per month $139 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Health Insurance $19 per month $12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Doctor Visit (GP) $19 per visit $27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.19 per purchase $9.27 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Housing $62 per month $193 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $224 per month $270 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $735 per month $1,082 per month
Coworking Space $27 per month $139 per month
Coliving Space $155 per month $734 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Internet & Mobile $12 per month $19 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Leisure Activities $7.74 per month $23 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Haircut $3.87 per visit $9.27 per visit
Laundry $5.42 per kg $1.55 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Mobile Plan $12 per month $19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27 per month $50 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $3.87 one-time $7.73 one-time
Gym Membership $27 per month $42 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Transportation $15 per month $46 per month
Taxi Start $1.55 per trip $2.32 per trip
Taxi per km $0.77 per km $1.16 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $19 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.64 per trip $4.64 per trip
Gasoline $1.51 per liter $1.66 per liter
Scooter Rental $12 per month $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
KE Mtwapa KE Watamu
Utilities $12 per month $35 per month
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