Live 2026 data · Tuition, rent, visa, salaries, PR pathways & more
Indonesia
48
GoScore
Budget/mo
$400
Salary/mo
$450
Kenya
48
GoScore
Budget/mo
$580
Salary/mo
$620
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Study Abroad GoScore Ranking
GoScore 0-100 · Weights: affordability, PR pathway, safety, career & quality of life
Key Comparison Metrics
Public university tuition / year
Monthly student budget
Part-time wage / hour
Student visa fee
Post-study work visa
IELTS band required
Safety index
Quick Verdict — 2026
Kenya wins for students (GoScore 48 vs 48). A 2-year master's costs $15,600 in Indonesia — 25% less than Kenya, saving $5,320.
Indonesia wins for working professionals (GoScore 38 vs 31). Professionals in Indonesia retain $-90/month after expenses — $105/month more than in Kenya.
Indonesia is stronger for permanent residence (GoScore 52 vs 46). PR takes ~5 years in Indonesia vs ~7 years in Kenya.
Total cost of attendance in Indonesia — tuition ($6,000) plus living ($9,600) — is $15,600. In Kenya: $20,920 ($7,000 tuition + $13,920 living).Indonesia is 25% cheaper, saving $5,320 over the degree.
In Indonesia, 20 hrs/week at $2/hr earns $160/month — covering 80% of outside-city rent. In Kenya, the same hours earn $200/month — covering 71% of rent.
After rent, groceries, transport, and utilities, a professional in Indonesia retains $0/month from $450. In Kenya: $0/month from $620. Over 5 years the gap compounds to $6,300. Tech salaries: $800/mo (Indonesia) vs $1,400/mo (Kenya).
Indonesia: PR pathway ~5 years. Kenya: ~7 years. Post-study work visas: 0 months (Indonesia) and 12 months (Kenya). Student visa fee: $50 vs $120.
Minimum IELTS band: 5.5 (Indonesia) and 5.5 (Kenya).Take a free IELTS mock test on mockDe to benchmark your exact skill-level gaps before applying.
| Metric | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Study GoScore | 48 | 48 |
| Work GoScore | 38 | 31 |
| Settle GoScore | 52 | 46 |
| Public university tuition / yr | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Monthly student budget | $400 | $580 |
| Avg net salary / month | $450 | $620 |
| Rent 1-bed (city centre) | $350/mo | $480/mo |
| Post-study work visa | 0 months | 12 months |
| PR pathway | 5 years | 7 years |
| Safety index | 49 / 100 | 41 / 100 |
Understanding a country beyond spreadsheets — unique facts about each destination that shape the experience of living and working there.
🇮🇩 Indonesia
This country has a growing international professional community with increasing support infrastructure for newcomers.
The local economy is experiencing above-average demand for skilled workers in technology, healthcare, and engineering.
English-medium professional environments are increasingly available, particularly in major cities and tech sectors.
🇰🇪 Kenya
This country has a growing international professional community with increasing support infrastructure for newcomers.
The local economy is experiencing above-average demand for skilled workers in technology, healthcare, and engineering.
English-medium professional environments are increasingly available, particularly in major cities and tech sectors.
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Data Sources
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Data reflects 2026 benchmarks.
Last reviewed June 2026.
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All figures in USD. AI insights by Gemini Pro. Values are indicative — verify official sources before making relocation decisions.