The Shocking Truth: Middle Class Living in Africa for $600

Growing up, most people thought living in Africa meant living in a poor, undeveloped country with little to no opportunity. But that's not the case at all! In fact, you can live a really comfortable middle class lifestyle in Africa for $600 a month!
In this video, I'm sharing with you the shocking truth about middle class living in Africa for $600 a month. After living and traveling in Africa for a few months, I've found that living a comfortable middle class lifestyle is possible on a fraction of the cost of living in North America or Europe. If you're interested in learning more about this option, be sure to watch this video!
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[@redpillzulu8241]

I saw luxury units in Abuja Nigeria and Accra Ghana that were better than most I've seen in Europe

[@abdullahisalihu3990]

Yep and way cheaper 4 grand a year for rent

[@kenyanlivingabroad]

Africa is leading now in real estate and the quality stands out

[@Jacquesam]

From Canada, i lived in Kenya a while ago. In in my opinion this is nothing compared to the the luxury homes and apartments i saw in Kenyan neighborhoods. It's more of a normal working population area. The pricing is outrageous without a green space or a large balcony or terrace.

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

A while back there was this lady lived in Tanzania and said you can get a house for $80 a month that video completely mess up the game because when you went to Tanzania those prices immediately went to 800-1200 dollars. All I can say is don't mess up the game y'all go there and negotiate lower than $600 . Never rent an apartment in desperation where you have to take $600 go there and suggest that apartment starting at $120 a month. If you don't do this, the entire game is about to be crashed and we all going to end up paying two thousand three thousand dollars a month. Nairobi is not Dubai. Have 120 people go through is say they want those apartments for $120 and immediately the prices are going to go down instead of go up. Don't be afraid to leave negotiation but I'm most definitely not paying $600 in Nairobi

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

In a way your right.... I'm From Nairobi, 120 is very less depending on location....that will give you a small apartment in downtown areas....600$ on the other hand is for rich neighborhoods, high end ..but my opinion, it's not worth it .... around 250$ you'll get a decent place....

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

@@mpendakiswahili3053 thank you 😊..I agree with you

[@marvin_85]

Auston, now you’re on it. We are learning something from you, young & old. Enjoying these video’s.

[@djones8571]

The closet space is top notch. Go to a city where fashion is a thing, and they will give you the space to accommodate. Impressive!

[@JvariW]

Apartment Price - To buy: 18,000,000 Kenyan Shilling / $127,253.45 United States Dollar - To rent: 85,000 KES / $600.92 USD ALWAYS CHECK THE CURRENT CONVERSION RATE!

[@antwaunhooks]

Now this is what im talking about, boots on the ground on and getting information on how to live in africa. great video young brother

[@AquariusGoldTM913]

The rent is ok but the buying price for Langata area is way to steep even for a decent apartment as this one. You can get similar pricing for better neighborhoods like lavington, westlands kilimani etc.

[@zeitgeist254]

I think that's why she kept retorting it's "super-negotiable", such an ambiguous statement, makes me wonder whether the developer did their market research or is it a money laundering scheme

[@kingmelanin7468]

​@@zeitgeist254 This why even seasoned travellers say that you should NEVER buy or at least spend 3 years evaluating a region before leasing. You will run into cultural/financial/systemic situations that you dont want to deal with.

[@LetsTravelhannel]

@@zeitgeist254over-pricing or lack of research does not mean it’s money laundering

[@billjames1216]

My friend not everyone wants to leave in kilimani langata is near Karen and that explains the cost of the area

[@tripp2023]

You have to pay for year in advance, I don't think anywhere in Africa is monthly

[@Dixonmcdixon]

Rent is reasonable but the purchase amount is unreasonable. I bought a similar apartment at kilimani which is a much better neighborhood and close to CBD for Ksh 11m ($79,000)

[@unbiasedreviews6167]

Exactly, Langata is too close to Kibera for such steep price points.

[@felixmakinda7689]

​@@unbiasedreviews6167even Karen borders Kibera yet a piece of land is upwards of $500000.

[@bearleers]

The overall storage options and spaciousness are the best qualities.👍 Also, having an oven and space for washer and dryer is an added plus!👌

[@allthebest1277]

Auston, just check neighborhood at night - to make sure it doesn't change - is it noisy? - are the ppl noisy?- is there a railroad near there that's noisy.? Check water pressure always for showers, sinks toilets at the least. These are things I check for in the US as well. Multiple ppl on here saying thats too expensive for that area. Maybe "Christine" is...

[@joejas4976]

Hello Auston and how are you doing and thank you for sharing this video with us and I appreciate this

[@usa_kenyan]

The Lang'ata neighborhood is where I'm from. My parents have a house in the area. This is an example of the type of middle class housing I was referring to in the earlier video. These Trident Park apartments are more affordable. The interesting thing would be to compare the 18 million Kenyan shillings (around $127,000) quoted by Christine for the apartment, if one were to buy it, with a more upscale area to see just how good of a deal it is or not. My feeling is that it's still a bit high but I've not been in Kenya for a while so I'm not sure. By the way, Christine mentioned "en suite" several times. I've never heard this term in the U.S. But they use it a lot in Kenya when discussing properties. It simply means a bathroom that's attached to a bedroom. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@LetsTravelhannel]

En-suite is common in the US while we call it “master” bedroom there

[@fb7881]

@@LetsTravelhannel A master/primary bedroom is an example of en-suite because they usually have an attached dedicated bathroom but other rooms are also if they have a dedicated attached bathroom.

[@beajustme]

You are right I think 18 million is way too high in my humble opinion. If I was to spend that much money it would be a house with a compound or backyard not an apartment. I have seen apartments in Kile for 9-10M so why is this 18M?

[@usa_kenyan]

@@fb7881 Thanks for the clarification.

[@usa_kenyan]

@@beajustme This is why it's good to ask around when it comes to real estate. By the way, how does a similar apartment in South C, South B or Nairobi West compare? Those areas are quite close to the Trident Park apartment.

[@luochiqah]

You need to try different realtors. You can get better apartments at better locations and def with better finishes for $600

[@AquariusGoldTM913]

Very spacious apartment. Would have loved to see the gym and swimming pool. Elevator if available. Dope video!!!

[@C8TheGreat214]

This what we need to see

[@coolcat8200]

I challenge every subscriber to donate 2 bucks so brotha Auston can buy his bachelor pad in cash. One he buy his spot he can provide us with more dope content.

[@KingVlog1]

I second this

[@neilbennett2106]

Where's your donation genius.

[@moemrizzle1991]

Looks really nice tbh! would be dope to have real estate out there.

[@Flaytt744]

hey!! looks nice i might rent on my DECEMBER Kenya visit

[@jeezy8360]

palm golding properties are a very expensive estate agents and thats why you heard her say the price is negotiable.

[@treymaurice4111]

Nice place but I can't help but see those bars on the windows which shouldn't be in luxury apartments.

[@Eta544]

Based on the area where this is located I don’t consider this a “Luxury apartment”. And in Nairobi location location is everything!

[@felosopha445]

You're looking for Luxury on 600 dollars. Be for real.

[@Eta544]

@@felosopha445 True, the title of the video is misleading.. nothing wrong with the apartment though…

[@Patrick-ox8nw]

Those bars are set by default settings in most housing developments for anti theft/robbery

[@GabrielMcO]

Nowadays it is standard practice to put burglar proof bars on windows. Admittedly, times are getting desperate.....if you catch my drift

[@oscarfunnyvideos]

Very good price good location. In Mombasa that could be even more expensive in Mombasa. Did I miss the master bedroom?

[@Debbie_George]

Nice!

[@shalomshekina258]

You can not get an appartment for such a preis here in Berlin Germany or anywhere in Germany. It is indeed a luxury appartment coming with so many extras. This would cost almost triple preis in Berlin.

[@freedomm]

Or Frankfurt am Main. German real estate is so expensive. A ripoff. I totally gave up.

[@passportbro904]

Its even worst here in England

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

We need to legislate laws to protect common mwananchi.....land prices are sky rocketing because of foreigners....

[@NjonjoNdehi]

We need dollars to pay off the Chinese. 🤣

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

@@NjonjoNdehi very bad, rendering us homeless or in slums....

[@icelandicoverland921]

18 million is too much for apartments

[@NjonjoNdehi]

You can get a 3br flat in Westlands for $500 a month. 12 in the compound and enough water from the water company.

[@Yahawadah70ad]

Wow. That's amazing.

[@1jamyardie281]

Thank you for this. I like the place but something feels off about it being luxury. I have african friends and seeing their place in kenya and the other countries, i guess i was expecting more comparing it to them. I would like to see what the rest of the development looks like. Again gracias for showing this good content

[@Karisma187]

This is not luxury, this is a cheaper option for people who are middle class but cannot afford a house

[@almanjeri2083]

This is just middle class not the high end type of apartment...

[@charitynguru3882]

Langurs is also not a bad area. Instead of renting all the time if you have money, buy and put some of the rooms on Airbnb

[@empathyworks8890]

YESSIR Talking $$$$ and traveling and expat ish' is where its at! How much are they in USD to buy? Is there a link to these?

[@R_Lexis]

You can use a currency converter the apartment comes out to $127,253 for the apartment which is great compared to what you can find here in the states.

[@patrickrealestate-8193]

When we come back to Africa we are not expats like them other folks. We are repats aka repatriates.

[@gmambo2053]

Bro, you could literally type on google ' Kenya to Usd' and you'll get the live going rate

[@LetsTravelhannel]

For Langata, the S.P of $127k it’s a bit high. Rent is 👍🏿. Thanks for sharing

[@freedomm]

Great amenities though. Security, pool, gym, club house, borehole ... starts to make sense. And Langata is quickly gentrifying thanks to proximity to Karen.

[@damarisambia1154]

Rent is not okay it should be 50,000 at most 60,000 she's knew she had over priced that's why she kept saying super negotiable

[@dallasdandy6276]

Honestly I think Kenya just has a vibe for every kind of persons niche. I've come across some of their real estate videos and seen some beautiful single family houses cheaper than SP in this video but I guess it was on the outside of Nairobi not sure where they said it was but somewhere beyond westlands i think. And i've see some real estate apartments way overpriced within yhe city. Guess you just have to know where you want to stay and what vibe you are looking for. But judging from all videos, proximity to the city determines how high the price unlike here where factors like gentrification play a role to determine market values.

[@dwakado]

Langata is not a high end neighbourhood but it's pretty decent ❤Good job!

[@phynnie]

*Upper Class* Neighborhoods: Runda, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Karen, Rosslyn, Kitisuru, Nyari etc Residents: The wealthy, high and mighty of society. Class above the rest *High Class* Neighborhoods: Kyuna, Kileleshwa, Spring Valley, Loresho, Lavington, Muthangari etc Residents: Healthy, wealthy and wise *Upper Middle Class* Neighborhoods: Westlands, Riverside, Kilimani, Yaya, Parklands, Upper Hill, Ngong Road, Thompson, Riara, Caledonia, Hurligham, etc Residents: Rich but not wealthy *Middle Class* Neighborhoods: Golden Gate, Langata, Southlands, Nairobi West, Nairobi South, Jamhuri, Woodley, Siwaka, Madaraka, etc Residents: Neither rich nor poor *Working Class* Neighborhoods All of Eastlands, Ruiru, Githurai, Kasarani, etc. Ngara, Pangani, Kariakor, Kariobangi South etc Residents: Hand to mouth folk. *Hustling Class* Neighborhoods: Eastleigh, Buruburu, Komarock, Kenyatta, Ongata Rongai etc. Ngara, Pangani, California, Kariakor, Kariobangi South etc Residents: Struggling hustlers with unpredictable incomes *Ghetto Class* Neighborhoods: Uhuru, Jericho, Jerusalem, Umoja, Dandora, Kayole Makongeni (Okongo) Kaloleni (Ololoo), Bahati (Bahaa), etc. Residents: Broke but making ends meet *Slum Class* Neighborhoods: Kibera, Mukuru, Mathare, Korogocho, Kawangware etc. Residents: Busted *BUT NOT* disgusted. Happy regardless *Street Class* Neighborhoods: Grogan, River Rd. Racecourse Rd. etc. Residents: Broke, busted and disgusted. No roof over head. *Rural Class* Neighborhoods: Rural villages etc. Residents: Rural folk in traditional African/Kenyan homesteads. *Country Class* Neighborhoods: Beautiful lush countrysides, upcountry farms etc Towns : Kitale, Kericho, Eldoret, Malindi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Naivasha, Gilgil, Tigoni, Limuru, Kiambu, Meru, Kilifi, Kangema etc Residents: Smart heads, healthiest, wisest, financially secure.

[@Jacquesam]

😂😂😂😂 your classification got me! I didn't mean to laugh but l busted laughing. Greetings from Canada.

[@phynnie]

@@Jacquesam 😂It's the truth. We have residential options for all types of budget. We shouldn't only show or talk about the upper class options.

[@usa_kenyan]

@@phynnie This is epic! I really, really love this breakdown! This is the type of feedback I cherish. Thanks a lot. 😀

[@phynnie]

@@usa_kenyan no problem. Nairobi is bigger than it appears so couldn't list every neighborhood.

[@alicemugolaw]

The apartments are nice but overpriced for Langata. No luxury finishes like you see in Kileleshwa or Kilimani, just look at the choice of tiles in the bathrooms. Should be 14M max.

[@lonnirenee7645]

Not to get off the subject, add farming and agriculture to your niche. You have professional Africans worked as doctors and businessman who are doing farming. My coworker who is from Kenya has a friend who is raising pineapple 🍍. Agriculture is big business in Africa. It’s a lot of management.

[@almighty_etv2230]

Where do I go to lease one of these units

[@actionjackson5759]

Auston, How are you? Are the amenities included with the price of the apartment? In my opinion, Kenya is very expensive like the USA.

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

More than the US

[@jaybrown7811]

She's my type

[@KanuMoto]

Christine's phone number should NOT have the (0) after country code +254. If you key in the (0) while outside Kenya, the call may not go through.

[@martymar74]

Calm down brother😂

[@M.J.TheGr8]

What are you calling my woman for? 😂😂😂

[@ItsAmill]

how the internet service is like out there

[@DonChocolatey]

18million shillings starting ($125,000USD) for a condo is pretty high. But the lease option is not bad for a 3 bedroom. I’m assuming the lease lease options come with all appliances?

[@ey8134]

What is the square footage?

[@ToolDeals]

I've been trying to get information on Kenya and heard this area was nice. What is "service charge" though? I'd assume like an HOA? But what's included in that? $600 ain't bad at all for a 3 bedroom! Can you do a tour of a luxury spot though?

[@4Waridi]

Service charge is monthly and pays for communal services - security, landscaping, cleaning of communal areas, lighting of communal areas, gym and pool maintenance, if available etc.

[@ToolDeals]

@@4Waridi ok thanks! We'd call that an HOA (Homeowner's association fee) or condo fee.

[@mr.humble877]

These apartments are costing an arm & a leg . With 18 M kshs, you can get other apartments of similar standards & in better neighborhoods at a cheaper price. Buyer Be Warned !!

[@alexchui3511]

Not a bad apartment but I feel it is too costly no wonder she insisted severally that it is very negotiable. Lang'ata being a middle class area the price is on the higher side. The rent is OK but it could also be a little less than 85K. Real estate in Nairobi is hot though.

[@meenafree5931]

How much are they selling for? I need a 2 bedroom on top floor!

[@usa_kenyan]

Coming from Downtown Nairobi, isn't Club Kutwa in Madaraka Estate a good place to stop, eat and drink if you lived in Trident Park? I wonder how much a Tusker costs at the place these days. Should be really cheap. Haven't been there in years. That's the type of very simple, neighborhood watering hole that I like in Kenya. Its Google reviews are not bad! 😀

[@acetabulam]

Retail prices range from ksh180-270. In clubs/restaurants anything from 250-500

[@usa_kenyan]

@@acetabulam Thanks! Good to know.

[@playhousefilms368]

Sounds like a good deal to me.

[@floydphillipsco]

3 bedroom at $600, wow!

[@AndrewJM]

find out what the locals would pay....dont be too enthusiastic...you might get taken for a ride.

[@macrossluv]

Yeah 18,000,000 Kenya shillings is the equivalent to 127,000 U.S. Dollars.

[@juniorkellytv6811]

They've Overpriced,That Appartment Should Cost 6Milli Or Less

[@milanzawadi]

Watu mnauza manyumba c mnatuogopesha jamani 18m shually😊c heri kununua shamba Ruiru na kujijengea na nitabaki na compound yangu...kuweni real aki

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

How much does a one bedroom start per month ?

[@armanikeller3710]

If the house has bars on the windows, I don’t care how much marble you put on it. It’s not luxury.

[@1000jakelong]

👍👍🔥🔥

[@Bohemianbiker1k]

Not a fan of the trim work, or yellow colloring

[@LetsTravelhannel]

coloring

[@OliverYavet]

Even the wood paint is dead

[@meenafree5931]

Hi I’m a new subscriber R you American ?

[@luluwebah]

Too expensive most probably they doubled the price

[@lemdaniel9926]

This is not luxury

[@GabrielMcO]

I agree. It's middle class. Great product still.

[@freedomm]

@@paulinechoti Have you been to any apartment buildings in Riverside? Absolutely luxury. Even by international standards.

[@decoloniz_afro]

Ops u were just close to my home ..langata my mum home

[@PrivateSmiles]

Racists in America: Go back to Africa. Auston: And I took that personally.

[@unbiasedreviews6167]

Langata is not a place you want to live, pretty close to Kibera.

[@milanzawadi]

Walai😂😂😂 maandamano ikianza unaskia mawe ya kichwa na uko kwa nyumba😅

[@unbiasedreviews6167]

​@@milanzawadi Buana, unakula teargas kama mihogo kila siku ya maandamano

[@milanzawadi]

@@unbiasedreviews6167 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annmarywamaya5025]

NAaah overhyped

[@Being_K]

70k soon

[@keepinitreal1000]

Ah ah..this ain’t Luxury. And the colors and hideous. The bars on the windows..ughh. The lack of natural light. Definitely not luxury😅

[@martymar74]

The housing projects you live in aren't luxury either

[@alexchui3511]

The bars on the window are a necessary handicap unless you've never lived in Africa.

[@keepinitreal1000]

@@martymar74 Nah, never lived in the projects clown boy..so obviously you’re talking about yourself. You maaaaaad huh🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@keepinitreal1000]

@@alexchui3511 Umm, no they’re not. And these ain’t luxury either.

[@alexchui3511]

@@keepinitreal1000 Clearly you don't live in Africa. They are put for security reasons. Without them you are almost assured of break ins. They are a necessary evil unfortunately.

[@jefmweds]

Im paying a bedsitter in Tokyo at around 500usd 😅😅😅… im happy to be going back home soon. I always feel like im in a prison😂😂

[@1000jakelong]

Please drop a number. I will be there on the 25 of this month.

[@marto7537]

Is that rear view the Nairobi National Park?

[@mumbingugi]

Yes, it is. This view is probably the best thing about this apartment, yet she did not even mention it!

[@alexchui3511]

​@@mumbingugiYeah should have spoken more of it instead of just mentioning it casually as a place where it is a walking distance.

[@marto7537]

@@alexchui3511 Kenyans don't spend any time indoors during the day. They have no idea how much a beautiful view is worth.

[@alexchui3511]

@@marto7537 Exactly and some decisions are based on the views alone.

[@meenafree5931]

I heard about your reputation Austin Holleman! Your a passport bro with the intentions of conquest! Is that true!

[@geraldclerge9238]

It’s not just the housing issue in Africa but the infrastructure. In particular roads and I’m talking about the highways but the roads or small arteries. African for some reason hate pave roads. Most of the smaller roads are not constructed and when it rains can be a nightmare. It takes a toll on your car not to mention power.

[@andeyo1]

Not Nairobi, take time and look at Nairobi roads network what set Nairobi apart is when you exist main road to arteries you will find they are paved. It is google away. It is also the only city in the world with game park, a forest with waterfall and arboretum . It also has reliable electricity and 5g internet, free in public places

[@KanuMoto]

You sound half drunk. Kenya , SA , Botswana, Rwanda etc have no such issues. Unless youre in the most dingy areas known to man.

[@donnajoe4442]

​@andeyo1 Why are you lying to people? We have dusty roads in Nairobi. Eastlands is Nairobi too. Feeder roads and pavements are almost non existent when you exit the main road.

[@LetsTravelhannel]

Which country are you in?

[@KanuMoto]

@@donnajoe4442 you're menopausal with your lies. Dusty roads in nairobi? Youre clearly a nonKenyan and you meant your dusty mother. Pussi boy

[@AnneNderitu-vl3ht]

18 is too high

[@AnneNderitu-vl3ht]

18 million is too high for an apartment

[@oyujafelix859]

It's not public toilet it's cloak room

[@cosmosnation3771]

I'm leaving Keisha azz...

[@ejthawaryaa]

2 bedroom for $600? 🔥🔥🔥

[@AustonHolleman]

3

[@ejthawaryaa]

@@AustonHolleman ohh shit and I keep hearing Diani is better than mombassa you should check it out

[@LetsTravelhannel]

@@ejthawaryaaDiani is in Mombasa

[@charlesmacharia7446]

@@LetsTravelhannel Diani is in Kwale County, just next to Mombasa County.

[@tonygee5680]

@@ejthawaryaabut nothing to do

[@humphreyallan3342]

$600 😂😂😂where would you get even a one bedroom here in Nairobi.

[@Yahawadah70ad]

Convert $600 usd to ksh then come back and talk to us.

[@humphreyallan3342]

@@Yahawadah70ad you would have asked me if I meant "rent" or ownership "buying" don't just be fast to comment because it's free.

[@Yahawadah70ad]

@@humphreyallan3342 Doubling down simply makes you look even more foolish. Your comment is irrelevant either way which explains why no one liked it. Learn to stay on topic. No one mentioned buying for $600. You can't "buy" a home anywhere in Kenya for that amount obviously, doofus.

[@AndrewJM]

if locals arent renting/buying at a certain price point, dont rent/buy it....when in rome, do as the romans.

[@janendegwa5462]

18 million? You are dealing with the wrong realtor just go on.line and look at other Kenyan houses and developments for sale , apartments are usually alot cheaper like 7 million look around I liked crystal rivers on Mombasa road

[@ocmacman17]

For this amount of money you can have a pool villa on Koh Samui Island in Thailand. The agent is not a sales person, she was definitely not into showing the place. I would not buy from her on attitude alone.

[@StevoGitz]

Go to Thailand then 😄

[@dynamicsolutionskenyalimit6765]

At most that apartment is worth halt that price. There are 4 bedroom stand alone houses in the same or better neighborhood going for the same price. Its not luxurious at all. Cheap Chinese finishes. That's a big rip off & to be honest your host is full of it & wasting your time.

[@alexchui3511]

How is she full of it? She is well spoken and just selling property. I also think it is on the higher side but why attack her for no reason?

[@africaine4889]

Couldn't you say all that without being disrespectful?

[@Marty278]

The legendary east African five-head (forehead), 😂 girl you're representing to the max!!!

[@LetsTravelhannel]

I feel sorry for the people who labored to bring you into this world

[@Marty278]

@@LetsTravelhannel Three cheers to my big foreheaded people around the world like Rihanna, for we can look ourselves and be able to laugh at ourselves, such is pure joy. Booo to the sensitive cry babies who can't take a joke for they still belong on the tits of their mother's breasts. Keep crying my friend.

[@Jimmykarinski]

Calm down your hate. It’s useless

[@jmec6655]

You're the reason Africa can not unite. Jealous will kill you someday.

[@marketwizard1977]

such a dumb and useless comment