Which place is cheaper, Oslo 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 Oslo?
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 Oslo. 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 Oslo?
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.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $132Oslo $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $132, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $155. 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 Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Oslo $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Oslo $152
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Oslo? 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: Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Oslo $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi National Park Game Drive Tour With Transfer: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Private Transfer from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels: $69
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $87
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port: $92
- Private Transfer from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL): $92
- Arrival Private Transfer Oslo OSL Airport to Oslo by Business Car: $130
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo - Arrival Private Transfer: $132
- Private Transfer from Olso Hotels to Olso Airport: $132
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $137
- Airport Transfer: Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Business Car: $146
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo 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 $57Oslo $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner with Pick Up: $125
- Kibera Slums Bomas of Kenya and Dinner at Carnivore Tour: $225
- Nairobi National Museum and Carnivore Restaurant Food Tour: $275
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslo Nordic Food Tour: Camp Fire, Local Chef & Forest Feast: $125
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $160
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $161
- Oslo Norwegian Food Tour and Hidden Gems City Walk: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Oslo $15
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
- Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
- Nairobi: Private Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya: $60
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Nairobi full day shopping tour: $65
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Nairobi City Tour and Afternoon Visit to Bomas of Kenya: $80
- Half Day Private Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park: $80
- Nairobi City Tour with Bomas Of Kenya Visit: $90
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center Guided Day Tour: $95
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $95
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- Self-Guided Tours in Oslo with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Downtown Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour: $5.00
- Oslo Self Guided Tour of Sealed Books Saunas and a Chosen King: $6.99
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $9.99
- Oslo Essential Highlights Tour: $14
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $18
- The Fram Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket: $19
- Oslo City Walking Tour with Local Guide: $24
- The Viking Planet Museum Ticket: $31
- 2-Hour Essential Oslo in the City Center Guided Walking Tour: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Oslo $9.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- Pub Crawl in Oslo with Local Guide: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Oslo, we can see that Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo 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.