Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa or Berlin?
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 Mombasa and Berlin. 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: Mombasa or Berlin?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $81Berlin $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $199. 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 Mombasa and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Berlin $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Berlin $146
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa or Berlin? 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Berlin $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diani Mombasa Moi Int Airport Transfer: $160
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Malindi Hotels: $137
- Diani Airport – Kenya Coast Beach Hotel Transfers: $131
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Airport Transfers: $129
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $110
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
- Mombasa Kenya Minivan Airport Transfer: $100
- Private Departure Transfer in Mombasa: $80
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To South Coast Diani Hotels: $78
- From Mombasa Airport Diani Transfer in a Minivan 5 Pax: $75
- Airport Transfers to Watamu and Malindi: $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.59
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Bahn Ticket$3.42
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Short Taxi Ride$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna: Private transfer Berlin to Vienna: $797
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $73
- Transfer from Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) to Berlin city Hotels - ROUND TRIP: $228
- Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace Private Tour & Transfers: $238
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to airport of Berlin: $173
- Private Transfers from to Berlin Airport BER: $137
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Sedan Car: $108
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin by Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin by Luxury Car: $118
- Private Transfer: Berlin to Brandenburg Airport BER in Luxury Van: $119
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $258
- Private Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin City by Van: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Berlin $102
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
- Mombasa Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Swahili Street Food Tour: $55
- Diani Beach Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $69
- Tamarind Dhow Dinner Cruise & Nightlife: $133
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.69
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Turkish Sandwich$2.28
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Currywurst$2.28
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2 Pho Noodles$10
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$68
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Mauer Park (2)$13
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Coffees at Impala$8.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner and Drinks Evening in Berlin: $7.10
- English Stand-Up Comedy Show with Free Pizza and Free Shots: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $51
- Kreuzberg Culinary – The Food Tour: $56
- Berlin Food Tour: Taste the Best with a Full Meal & Beer: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Candlelight dinner for two – Italian night in Berlin: $81
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $86
- Kreuzberg Food Tour – Five Courses in Wrangelkiez: $87
- Downtown Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Tastings: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Berlin $25
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Group tour to Tsavo East National Park with Buffet Lunch: $160
- 1 Day Malindi day Tour (minimum 2 Pax): $194
- 1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour From Diani Beach: $98
- 1 Day Wasini Snorkelling Tour: $195
- 4 Hours Guided Mombasa City Tour: $45
- Chale Island Kenya Tour in 4WD Vehicle: $295
- Day Tour Experience to Tsavo East National Park: $190
- Day Tour To Shimba Hill Reserve From Mombasa: $270
- Diani Beach Village Tour and Wildlife Park Day Trip: $218
- Diani Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour: $35
- Elky Diani Glass Bottom Tour to Robinson Island: $35
- Fort Jesus & Mombasa Old Town Walking CityTour: $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$22
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- "Inside Berlin" East meets West - Food & Culture Tour: $207
- "Rock around the Clock" - The Fifties Special Ticket: $58
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $52
- 1-hour Sightseeing Boat Cruise Through Historic City Center: $25
- 2 Hours Berlin E-Scooter Tour: $63
- 2-H Fabulous Berlin Historical Guided Fat Tire Tour: $76
- 2-Hour Luxurious Private VIP - Berlin Fat Tire Tour: $99
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $79
- 2.5-Hour Berlin Wall and Memorial Sites Walking Tour: $24
- 3 Hour Berlin Guided VIP Private Segway Tour: $109
- 5h Berlin private Tour with Guide, Chauffeur & Photographer: $640
- 5h Potsdam private tour with Guide, Chauffeur & Photographer: $652
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.80Berlin $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Pub Crawl, Bars, Beats & Insider Stories: $11
- Pub Crawl & Party with Free Shots & VIP Club Access: $12
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $17
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
- Alternative Berlin Pub Crawl: $21
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin show ticket: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $22
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $29
- Sip Up Comedy - Stand Up Comedy with Wine Tasting: $31
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $47
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Berlin 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 Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa and Berlin, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Mombasa or Berlin?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mombasa or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Mombasa is a little warmer than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Berlin during summer. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Berlin. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Berlin. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Mombasa is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mombasa in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the autumn, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun.
Mombasa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Mombasa usually gets more rain in October than Berlin. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
It's quite cold in Berlin in the winter. In January, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during winter. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mombasa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Berlin. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Mombasa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Berlin for the activities around the city.
Mombasa is much warmer than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the spring, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually gets more rain in April than Berlin. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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.