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I Moved from the USA to Kenya - Nairobi , I now live on $2500 a month
Jay Hilton is an African American who relocated from the USA to Nairobi, Kenya, where he now lives on just $2,500 a month. In this film, Jay opens up about his journey from America to Africa, the realities of living abroad, and the hidden challenges that come with relocation.
From his $850 all-inclusive Nairobi apartment to a full breakdown of groceries, transportation, and lifestyle costs, Jay shows exactly how far $2,500 can stretch. He also shares the obstacles: navigating a $10,000 work visa, losing 200,000 KES in a scam, and dealing with culture shock, colorism, and expectations placed on Americans abroad.
Beyond the numbers, Jay explains why Nairobi feels freer than life back in the U.S., how the community of Kenyans and expats shaped his experience, and why he believes anyone considering a move must follow his rule: don’t come broke — have at least $10,000 saved and $5,000 a month coming in.
This is not a highlight reel; it’s an unfiltered look at the opportunities and difficulties of moving to Africa.
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chapters :
0:00 – I Live on $2,500/Month in Nairobi
0:17 – Immigrant Roots → Restless Mindset
0:53 – First Trip (2022): “Karibu Kenya” Moment
1:24 – Apartment Tour: What $850 All-In Buys
3:10 – Why Kenya Feels Like Home (But I Still Work U.S. Clients)
4:33 – The $2,500 Budget: Rent, Food, Transit, Fun
6:18 – A Day in Nairobi: Gym, Vlogs, Meetings
8:16 – What I Do: ABA/BCBA Work in Plain English
10:50 – Culture Shock → Trash, Roads, Then Adaptation
11:30 – Kenyans: Friendly, Hardworking… and Male Territorial?
15:03 – Community: Americans + Kenyans, and the “You Pay for Everything” Tax
17:07 – U.S. vs Nairobi: Friends, Freedom, Mental Health
18:41 – Earnings: Why I Make More After Moving
21:08 – Costs: What’s Cheaper (Most) vs What’s Pricier (Premiums)
21:13 – Visa Reality: $10K Work Visa, Nomad Option, 6-Month Exits
22:45 – Killing the Western Myths About Africa
24:01 – Family Pushback → Showing Receipts
25:10 – Colorism: Preferential Treatment & U.S. Contrast
27:19 – Fake Welcome? Money, Tips, and Expectations
28:17 – My Plan: Back-and-Forth, Then Plant the Flag
29:04 – Hard Advice: Don’t Move Without $10K Saved + $5K/Mo Income
30:30 – What I Wish I Knew: Systems, Scams, Opportunism
31:58 – The Scam Story: 200,000 KES to a Fake Lawyer
32:05 – Note to Past Self: Slow Down, Lower U.S. Expectations
33:15 – 5-Year Vision: Clinics in U.S., Kenya, Barbados
33:48 – Final Message: Do What Makes You Happy

Produced by: Team Webnation
Director : Hayford
Editor: Kofi
Color Grading : Webnation Africa
Thanks to :Brandon D
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About Webnation Diaspora Transition : Diaspora Transition is a documentary series that follows the emotional, financial, and cultural journeys of African Americans relocating to Africa—exploring why they left, how they adapted, and what they gained in the process.
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I Moved from the USA to Kenya - Nairobi , I now live on $2500 a month