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aknairobi2017 New member

Member since 04 December 2017

aknairobi2017New member09 July 2018 10:51:08

Hi Friends.
I am planning a move to Nairobi against a job offer.
I am offered a package as below (family of 03):

2500 USD per month (after tax deduction) salary.
Furnished family accomodation in gated community (South C).
Car with mileage scheme.
Family health insurance.
Annual passage air-fare for family.
Standard paid leaves as per contract.
Work Permit for myself.
Dependent passes for family members.

School fees (01 child) and utility bills is my responsibility.

I have two sets of queries and request suggestions....

1) Is the package good enough for decent living in Nairobi and also some savings?
2) How is South C (gated community with security) a place for expat Indians? (Some senior employees of the company already stay here).

Thanks for your inputs & suggestions.

Regards.

ITS-ALI Active member

Member since 20 March 2018

ITS-ALIActive member09 July 2018 17:58:28

Kenya is full of Indians so I do not think you have anything to worry about. Take the usual precautions as Security is a concern regardless of where you live. I would d keep an open mind and have friends from all backgrounds as this will give you chance to really experience Kenya

aknairobi2017 New member

Member since 04 December 2017

aknairobi2017New member11 July 2018 09:38:49

Thanks Ali for sharing your thoughts...

mwaniki5000 Active member

Member since 24 October 2015

mwaniki5000Active member11 July 2018 21:51:58

hello,$2500 thats a good buck ,also South c is full of Indian as well muslim community known as Somalis from kenya thus its a good neighbourhood to live

Chepchumba Member

Member since 11 September 2018

ChepchumbaMember11 September 2018 12:42:45

Hi aknairobi,
Have you found your suitable home ?When are you coming in ?I can hook you with the ideal home.

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shreyaschaurasiaNew member21 September 2018 13:05:16

Were you able to manage bhaiya.??? Msg me on watsapp ***. Rgds

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stumpyLaos Expert21 September 2018 20:19:08

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shreyaschaurasia New member

Member since 21 September 2018

shreyaschaurasiaNew member22 September 2018 05:59:50

Okay fine.....thanks

Vashist Sreepaul Member

Member since 23 September 2018

Vashist SreepaulMember23 September 2018 12:56:01

Hi guys, shall move to Nairobi end of Oct 2018.
Need an apartment region of Westlands,Kilimani, Riverside.
Can your help for accommodation. 2 bedroom will be OK. Or 1 cosy bedroom

Please extend your precious help

Vashist Sreepaul Member

Member since 23 September 2018

Vashist SreepaulMember23 September 2018 12:56:54

#10

Hi can you help please

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert23 September 2018 20:36:36

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@Vashist Sreepaul

Check the housing section top of this page.

Amitmink1984 Member

Member since 27 June 2018

Amitmink1984Member14 January 2019 13:25:22

#12

Hi All ,

I am moving to nairobi by this month end and working with an IT company. They are providing accommodation in kileleshwa and out office is in westlands. Company is also offering 750 usd per month if i want to arrange my own accommodation for a family of 3 including a 5 year old. Shall I stay in kileleshwa or look for good apartment in 750usd . Looking for furnished home. Suggestions please.

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