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Mombasa
Kenya, Africa
1.2M people
EAT
Swahili
Beach City
Port City
Mombasa
Mombasa is a coastal city in Kenya, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and beautiful beaches. It's a major port city and a popular tourist destination.
Historical City
Tourist Destination
Safety
60
Security
Cost
65
Living costs
Healthcare
55
Medical
30°
L: 22°
Best time to visitJune
Annual rainfall
1200mmCost of Living
65
Overall Cost
50
Rent Index
45
Groceries
55
Restaurants
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$300
City center
3 Bedroom
$800
City center
Cost vs Global Average15% higher
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
55
Fair
Average55
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Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
40
Low Cost
Poor40
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System Overview
System Type
Public and Private
Emergency Number
999
Hospital Density
15
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
68
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent80
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Developing health systems
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
10
Schools
MONTHLY
$200
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
55
Fair
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
70
Good
Major Universities
Technical University of Mombasa
Higher education institution
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
45
Fair
Poor45
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Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
50
Fair
Average50
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Traffic Congestion
High
70 Index
Good70
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Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$20
per month
Fuel
$1.2
per liter
Taxi
$1
per km
Universities
Technical University of Mombasa
Nearby location
Airports
Moi International Airport (MBA)
Nearby location
Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$1K
Annual Salary
SPEED
20
Mbps Internet
SPACES
5
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
50
out of 100
Average50
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Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
40
out of 100
Poor40
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Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
60
out of 100
Average60
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Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
45h
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
80
Excellent80
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Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
85
Excellent85
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Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
75
Good75
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Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
60
Average60
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Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
65
Good65
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Language & Integration
English Proficiency
Moderate
75
Good75
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Language Barrier
Moderate
30
Bad30
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Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
70
Good70
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Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
55
Health Index
LIFESPAN
68
Years
HOSPITALS
15
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
50
Fair
Average50
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Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
60
Good
Average60
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Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
35
Fair
Poor35
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Air Quality Index
Clean air
50
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$20
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.20
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$1.00
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
45
Fair
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
50
Fair
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
30
Fair
Nearby Airports
Moi International Airport (MBA)
Location
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Key Statistics
1.2M
Population
65
Cost Index
20 Mbps
Internet
$0.3K
1BR Rent
45
Transport
$1K
Avg Salary
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
62
Overall Quality Score
Good quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
62
Good
Average62
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Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
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Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
75
Excellent
Good75
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Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
60
Good
Average60
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English Proficiency
Language accessibility
75
Excellent
Good75
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Expat Integration
Community inclusion
70
Very Good
Good70
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Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 85/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 75/100
Entertainment
60/100 entertainment options
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