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Digital Nomad Life in Kenya

By Betsy Burlingame

Summary: Kenya is a popular destination for digital nomads. The most popular cities for digital nomads in Kenya are Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Digital nomads like living in Kenya because of its vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes, and affordable cost of living. A digital nomad can live on a monthly budget of around $1,000 in Kenya. This budget can cover accommodation, food, transportation, and other basic necessities. The culture of Kenya is diverse and vibrant. It is a mix of African, Arab, and European influences. The people of Kenya are friendly and welcoming. Foods popular in Kenya include ugali (a maize-based dish), nyama choma (grilled meat), and chapati (flatbread). Other popular dishes include pilau (rice dish), samosas, and mandazi (doughnuts).

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How do I meet people in Kenya?

When we asked people living in Kenya about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:

"Expats in Kenya often join clubs and activities such as golf, tennis, sailing, and running. Expats can also join social clubs, such as the Nairobi Expat Club, which organizes events and activities for expats to meet and socialize. Additionally, expats can meet people by attending local events, such as art exhibitions, music festivals, and cultural celebrations. Expats can also meet people by attending church services, volunteering, or joining a language exchange program," said one person in Kenya.

"There are lots of social clubs. A good place to start is the notice board in many of the city's main malls," remarked one foreigner who made the move to Nairobi.

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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