Which place is cheaper, Brussels or Masai Mara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Masai Mara or Brussels?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Masai Mara and Brussels. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Masai Mara or Brussels?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Brussels $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Brussels is $188. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Masai Mara and Brussels in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Brussels $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Brussels $166
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Brussels
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Brussels? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Brussels Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Brussels $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:
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Subway Pass$5.14
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Atomium train ticket (2)$9.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:
- BRU Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $31
- Brussels Airport (BRU) Transfer to Brussels/Ghent/Antwerp/Brugge: $35
- Private Airport Transfer to the City: $58
- Brussels Airport(BRU) to Brussels hotels-Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Brussels Shuttle Transfer Mons (1 to 8 PLACES): $74
- Departure Private Transfer from Brussels to Brussels Airport BRU by Business Car: $87
- Transfer Brussels Midi Station Bruges (1 - 8 PL): $93
- Brussels to Brussels Airport(BRU) - Departure Private Transfer: $94
- Airport Transfer: Brussels to Airport BRU by Business Car: $96
- Brussels Airport Transfer (BRU) to or from Brussels (Sedan): $110
- Private Transfer: Brussels Hotel to Zaventem Airport: $111
- Private Transfer from/to Brussels Zaventem Airport: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Brussels?
Prices for flights to both Brussels and Masai Mara change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMasai Mara $57Brussels $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
- Chiyo Japanese and Korean Restaurant Dinner with Cat Dance Show: $155
Typical Food Prices in Brussels
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:
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Ice Cream & Macaroons$5.26
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Dessert (Turkish Delights)$5.43
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Cheese$6.40
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Olives and Snacks$7.98
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Waffle$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Chocolate and Beer Food Tour of Brussels: $45
- City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Brussels Food Tour: Main Dish, Beer, Waffle & Chocolate: $93
- Brussels Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $110
- Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles: $111
- Brussels Food Tour: 10 Tastings of Waffles, Beers, Fries & More: $125
- Food Tour of 10 Tastings - Waffles, Beers & More: $147
- Brussels Private Food Tour: Waffles, Fries, Beer & Local History: $150
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $183
- Brussels Food Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide: $238
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Brussels $26
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $38
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $72
- Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour From Nairobi: $75
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Half Day Private Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park: $80
- Nairobi City Tour and Afternoon Visit to Bomas of Kenya: $80
- Nairobi Souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour: $95
- Day tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum: $95
- Nairobi National Park Guided Day Tour From Nairobi: $95
Tours and Activities in Brussels
Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Brussels - by Legends: $2.33
- The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels: $3.47
- Self-Guided Tours In Brussels With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Brussels Walking Tour with Guide plus PDF: $3.47
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Brussels: $3.47
- Free tour of Brussels in Italian ( with booking fee): $3.47
- Where Comics, Culture & Quirk Collide Walking Tour: $4.65
- Brussels Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.10
- Leuven Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- Brussels "Land of Comics": Street Art & Walking Tour: $6.60
- Brussels Audioguided walking tour 2h40 and 25 reviews: $6.84
- Brussels Treasure Hunt: Gold Quest Walking Adventure: $6.89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Brussels $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
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Beer$6.86
Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:
- Mario Kart Championship at Micro Brewery & Distillery: $5.22
- Immersive Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings - Brussels Area: $18
- Rodenbach Brewery Tour - Roeselare: $21
- Brussels Pub Crawl - Nightlife & Party Experience: $22
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience: $23
- micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting: $29
- micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting: $29
- Discovery of the La Senne Brewery: $30
- Immersive Brewery Tour for 2 with Beer Flight - Brussels Area: $43
- Gin Cocktail Workshop at a Brussels Brewery & Distillery: $66
- Beer Pong Session at a Micro Brewery & Distillery: $75
- Beer Pong in a Micro Brewery and Distillery: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Brussels, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Masai Mara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Masai Mara is in Africa and Brussels is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Masai Mara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Masai Mara and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels than you might in Masai Mara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Brussels Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.