I Moved from the U.S to Kenya With No Plan… Now I Live in Kenya for Under $500 a Month
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I Left the U.S. With No Plan… Now I Live in Kenya for Under $500 a Month
What happens when you walk away from a “comfortable” life in the United States… not because you have to, but because you want more?
In this episode of Webnation Africa, we meet Lorenzo — a retired U.S. military veteran who made a bold decision to leave America and start a new life in Nairobi.
Today, he lives in Ruaka, just outside the city, paying under $500 a month for his apartment — but this story goes way deeper than cost of living.
This is about freedom, identity, and what it really feels like to build a life on your own terms.
From navigating finances abroad, to transitioning from a digital nomad to a full-time expat, Lorenzo breaks down:
The real cost of living in Kenya 🇰🇪
Why he chose Africa over staying in the U.S.
The challenges of banking and money access overseas
His lifestyle as a DJ and entrepreneur
And the one thing no one tells you about moving abroad
But more importantly…
He shares why Kenya felt like home the moment he arrived.
If you’ve ever thought about leaving the U.S., moving abroad, or starting over somewhere new — this is a story you need to hear.
Guest info :
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Chapters
0:00 – Why He Left the U.S.
1:00 – Apartment Tour in Kenya
3:00 – First Impressions of Nairobi
5:30 – Daily Life + Cost of Living
10:20 – Digital Nomad vs Expat Life
13:40 – Rooftop Views of Nairobi
16:50 – Monthly Expenses Breakdown
18:20 – How He Makes Money Abroad
21:20 – Safety in Kenya vs the U.S.
24:30 – Finding Purpose in A
