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Arusha vs Thika

TZ Tanzania KE Kenya

Arusha, Tanzania compared with Thika, Kenya: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Country Tanzania Kenya
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 5.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,849 / mo $882 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 17°C 25° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 37 Good 24 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Average high 24.7°C 25.2°C
Average low 15.3°C 14.4°C
Precipitation 95 mm / mo 68 mm / mo
Sunshine 314 h / mo 303 h / mo
Humidity 70% 72%
Rain days 13 / mo 12.2 / mo
Wind speed 16 km/h 12.8 km/h

TZ Arusha · average high by month

KE Thika · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TZ Arusha KE Thika
US AQI 37 24
PM2.5 2.8 µg/m³ 3.7 µg/m³
PM10 3.4 µg/m³ 4 µg/m³
Ozone 35 µg/m³ 38 µg/m³
UV index 3.7 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.6 4.6
Local Payment Services 4.9 8.2
Startup Scene 3.3 3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Air Conditioning 4.4 4.2
Green Spaces 7.2 5.6
Natural Disaster Risk 6.6 7.0
Noise Pollution 5.3 4.6
Seasonal Variety 4.5 4.5
Weather 7.3 7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Mobile Network Coverage 6.7 7.9
Power Grid Reliability 5.2 6.1
Public WiFi Availability 3.3 3.6
VPN Reliability 7.0 7.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Accommodation Cost 7.3 7.8
Cost of Living 7.3 7.5
Currency Stability 5.5 5.3
Entertainment Cost 6.7 6.7
Food & Groceries 7.8 7.7
Gym Membership Cost 5.9 6.8
Transportation Cost 7.5 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Culture 7.8 5.8
Indoors Fun 4.8 4.2
Language Learning Opportunities 5.9 4.8
Local Experiences & Tours 8.8 5.9
Nightlife 5.2 4.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 6.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.7 1.8
Nomad Friendly 5.0 3.3
Online Community Presence 2.9 2.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Cafes with WiFi 5.6 4.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 2.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.8 3.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 1.8
Internet Speed 6.1 5.8
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 7.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Fitness Facilities 4.8 4.6
Food Scene 6.5 5.5
Healthy Food Options 5.3 5.0
Yoga Studios 4.9 2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Healthcare 5.5 5.7
Healthcare Affordability 7.5 8.1
Healthcare Quality 4.9 5.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.9 3.4
Ease of Business Registration 3.5 4.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.2 4.2
Freedom of Speech 4.3 5.2
Political Stability 6.6 5.0
Tax Friendliness 5.2 4.7
Visa Ease 6.2 5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Air Quality 6.0 5.6
Cleanliness 5.4 5.1
Environmental Quality 6.6 5.2
Family Friendly 6.4 6.3
Language Barrier 6.5 7.1
Work-Life Balance 6.9 6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Female Friendly 6.2 5.4
Racial Tolerance 6.9 6.4
Safety 6.7 5.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Airport Connectivity 6.7 5.0
Cycling 3.0 2.8
Intercity Travel Options 6.4 5.4
Public Transit 3.7 3.5
Ride-sharing Services 5.1 4.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.3 1.8
Walkability 4.8 4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Coworking Quality 4.0 2.9
Freelance Ecosystem 3.3 2.9
Networking Opportunities 4.3 3.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.4 3.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Jeans $25 per pair $19 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $12 per dress
Running Shoes $70 per pair $35 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Dining Out $46 per month $15 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Cinema Ticket $5.80 per ticket $7.74 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Coffee $2.51 per cup $1.55 per cup
Beer $1.74 per pint $1.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.87 per meal $1.93 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $43 per meal $23 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.51 per meal $5.42 per meal
Apples $3.67 per kg $1.55 per kg
Bread $0.70 per loaf $0.46 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.58 per bottle $0.54 per bottle
Milk $1.24 per liter $0.93 per liter
Rice $1.35 per kg $1.39 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.16 per kg $4.64 per kg
Beef $5.42 per kg $5.42 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Groceries $135 per month $62 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Health Insurance $14 per month $3.87 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Doctor Visit (GP) $23 per visit $12 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.64 per purchase $2.32 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Housing $174 per month $116 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $329 per month $93 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,083 per month $348 per month
Coworking Space $135 per month $31 per month
Coliving Space $542 per month $232 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Internet & Mobile $15 per month $7.74 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Leisure Activities $19 per month $7.74 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Haircut $9.67 per visit $3.10 per visit
Laundry $5.80 per kg $3.10 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Mobile Plan $14 per month $6.19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $62 per month $31 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.74 one-time $5.42 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $23 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $9.67 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Transportation $31 per month $23 per month
Taxi Start $1.93 per trip $1.93 per trip
Taxi per km $1.16 per km $0.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $17 per month $31 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.48 per trip $4.64 per trip
Gasoline $1.33 per liter $1.32 per liter
Scooter Rental $17 per month $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TZ Arusha KE Thika
Utilities $25 per month $12 per month