Mombasa, Kenya
An Expat Talks about Moving to Mombasa, Kenya
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Mombasa
Name three things that you wish you had brought and three you wish you had left at home.
Medicines, good toys, books. Spices, too many utensils.
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What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?
Choose a safe neighborhood with many expats. Gated compounds with security and alarm systems are good.
What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?
It's a spacious l 2 bedroom comfortably furnished apartment. This is the standard for most expats.
How did you choose your neighborhood and find your home or apartment?
Our employer Kaluworks provided us a well furnished apartment in an expat compound in Tudor.
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Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?
Housing is around 30/35 thousand Kenyan shillings. It is the same or even lower than in my host country.
