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Nakuru vs Mombasa

KE Kenya KE Kenya

Nakuru, Kenya compared with Mombasa, Kenya: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Country Kenya Kenya
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 5.8 / 10
Cost of living $1,541 / mo $1,858 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 16°C 30° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 51 Moderate 38 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Average high 25.2°C 28.7°C
Average low 13.9°C 24.4°C
Precipitation 62 mm / mo 101 mm / mo
Sunshine 333 h / mo 330 h / mo
Humidity 69% 80%
Rain days 9.6 / mo 18.1 / mo
Wind speed 14 km/h 21 km/h

KE Nakuru · average high by month

KE Mombasa · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
US AQI 51 38
PM2.5 11.6 µg/m³ 5.8 µg/m³
PM10 12.4 µg/m³ 8.9 µg/m³
Ozone 36 µg/m³ 36 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.0 4.1
Local Payment Services 7.6 7.7
Startup Scene 3.6 4.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Air Conditioning 4.4 5.8
Green Spaces 7.0 5.9
Natural Disaster Risk 6.8 5.4
Noise Pollution 5.0 4.6
Seasonal Variety 3.5 3.9
Weather 7.8 6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Mobile Network Coverage 7.9 7.8
Power Grid Reliability 6.2 5.6
Public WiFi Availability 3.3 3.8
VPN Reliability 7.5 7.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Accommodation Cost 7.8 7.1
Cost of Living 7.2 7.6
Currency Stability 5.0 4.6
Entertainment Cost 7.1 7.1
Food & Groceries 7.8 7.6
Gym Membership Cost 6.7 6.4
Transportation Cost 7.5 7.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Culture 6.4 7.8
Indoors Fun 3.8 4.6
Language Learning Opportunities 5.5 5.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.6 8.0
Nightlife 4.5 6.3
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.9 2.9
Nomad Friendly 3.8 5.3
Online Community Presence 2.7 3.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Cafes with WiFi 4.8 6.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.6 4.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.7 5.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 3.7
Internet Speed 5.7 6.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.1 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Fitness Facilities 4.6 5.7
Food Scene 5.8 7.1
Healthy Food Options 4.8 6.1
Yoga Studios 3.0 5.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Healthcare 5.9 5.7
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 7.6
Healthcare Quality 4.8 5.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.1 3.2
Ease of Business Registration 4.2 4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.6 3.8
Freedom of Speech 5.3 5.0
Political Stability 5.2 4.7
Tax Friendliness 5.2 4.7
Visa Ease 4.8 5.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Air Quality 5.8 5.5
Cleanliness 5.3 4.6
Environmental Quality 6.7 6.3
Family Friendly 6.1 5.8
Language Barrier 6.4 7.3
Work-Life Balance 6.5 6.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Female Friendly 5.6 6.1
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.7
Safety 5.7 6.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Airport Connectivity 4.4 6.5
Cycling 3.6 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 5.6 6.1
Public Transit 3.9 3.5
Ride-sharing Services 4.4 5.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.5 3.7
Walkability 4.6 3.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Coworking Quality 3.2 4.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 3.6
Networking Opportunities 3.6 3.9
Remote Job Opportunities 3.2 3.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.6 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Jeans $23 per pair $23 per pair
Summer Dress $27 per dress $27 per dress
Running Shoes $66 per pair $66 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Dining Out $35 per month $39 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Cinema Ticket $6.18 per ticket $6.95 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Coffee $2.70 per cup $2.70 per cup
Beer $2.32 per pint $2.70 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.86 per meal $3.48 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $31 per meal $39 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.57 per meal $6.57 per meal
Apples $2.94 per kg $3.09 per kg
Bread $0.50 per loaf $0.58 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.62 per bottle $0.70 per bottle
Milk $0.85 per liter $0.93 per liter
Rice $1.62 per kg $1.85 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.34 per kg $7.34 per kg
Beef $5.79 per kg $5.02 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Groceries $139 per month $139 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Health Insurance $3.86 per month $12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Doctor Visit (GP) $23 per visit $27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.95 per purchase $6.18 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Housing $116 per month $193 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $170 per month $270 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $579 per month $927 per month
Coworking Space $93 per month $139 per month
Coliving Space $348 per month $502 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Internet & Mobile $19 per month $19 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Leisure Activities $23 per month $23 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Haircut $6.18 per visit $9.27 per visit
Laundry $9.27 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Mobile Plan $12 per month $12 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $42 per month $46 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.73 one-time $7.73 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $42 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $7.73 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Transportation $46 per month $46 per month
Taxi Start $1.93 per trip $1.93 per trip
Taxi per km $0.93 per km $0.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $27 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.48 per trip $3.48 per trip
Gasoline $1.66 per liter $1.70 per liter
Scooter Rental $12 per month $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
KE Nakuru KE Mombasa
Utilities $27 per month $35 per month