📍 Kenya · Africa
Nairobi
Population: 4,970,000
About Nairobi
Nairobi is East Africa's tech and services hub with strong entrepreneurial activity and moderate costs.
✨ City Specialty
East African startup capital
❤️ Why People Love Nairobi
Growing startup ecosystem
Regional business hub
Young talent pool
Affordable services
🗣️ Languages
🏢 Major Companies
- →Safaricom
- →Equity Bank
- →Twiga Foods
- →Cellulant
👤 Notable People
- ★Eliud Kipchoge
- ★Wangari Maathai
- ★Lupita Nyong'o
City Scores
Cost of Living
| 💰 Single Person | $900/month |
| 👨👩👧 Couple | $1450/month |
| 🏢 Rent (City Center) | $560/month |
| 🏘️ Rent (Outside Center) | $390/month |
| 🍕 Food | $190/month |
| 🚌 Transport | $35/month |
| 💡 Utilities | $80/month |
Environment & Infrastructure
🌍 Climate
📡 Internet
🚨 Crime & Safety
Safety Rating
Crime Statistics (per 100K)
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