Which place is cheaper, Acapulco de Juarez or Nairobi?
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 Nairobi or Acapulco de Juarez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nairobi and Acapulco de Juarez can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nairobi or Acapulco de Juarez?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.
Acapulco de Juarez
Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Acapulco de Juarez $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $97. 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 Nairobi and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Acapulco de Juarez $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Acapulco de Juarez $76
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Acapulco de Juarez
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Acapulco de Juarez? 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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Acapulco de Juarez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Acapulco de Juarez $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:
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Taxi from Airport$9.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer (one Way): $80
- Airport Transfer in Nairobi- JKIA: $30
- Airport Transfers: $40
- Airport Transfers In Nairobi: $50
- Airport Transfers In Nairobi City: $67
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $28
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi City: $70
- Airport transfer; NBO to nairobi hotels: $27
- Airport transfers: $180
- Airport transfers in Nairobi: $60
- From JKIA Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax max): $35
- From Wilson Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax): $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:
- Shared Transfer to Acapulco Airport (ACA): $13
- Roundtrip Shared Transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA): $27
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA): $25
- Private Transfer to Acapulco Airport (ACA): $13
- Private Transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA): $13
- Acapulco hotels to Acapulco Airport (ACA) – Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Acapulco Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $75
- Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $89
- Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Acapulco Airport (ACA) Private Transfer to Acapulco City: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Acapulco de Juarez?
Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Nairobi 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 dayNairobi $13Acapulco de Juarez $48
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner for Two$5.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kenyan Cooking Class & Authentic Dining Experience with a Local: $40
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $55
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Dinner/Lunch Eating Experience Carnivore Restaurant & Transport: $75
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner Experience: $90
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $100
- Nairobi National Park Afternoon Game Drive/ Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $100
- Nairobi dinner and safari cat dancers: $100
- Authentic home dinner with a local Family in Nairobi: $108
- Authentic Local Kenyan Food Tour: $108
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.
- Lucha Libre-Wrestling FiestaExper Taco Dinner Beer ONLY SUNDAYS: $82
- DeLuxe Cliff Divers Dinner + Sunset & City Tour: $86
- Mexican Fiesta Show & Dinner: $115
- La Quebrada Spectacular: Night City Tour & 3 Course Dinner 2 Show: $135
- Wrestling-Lucha Libre Experience Tacos Beer Dinner Only On SUNDAY: $149
- Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour with a Professional Chef: $161
- Bella Vista PRIVATE Al Fresco 3 Course Dinner Cliff Diver3Drinks: $216
- Super DeLuxe Bella Vista Dinner &1 Drink +2 Drinks at CliffDivers: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Acapulco de Juarez $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Village Visit$15
Tours and Activities in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fashion African Fabric & Souvenir Market Tour: $12
- Private Tour in Kibera the Largest Slum: $15
- Kibera Slum Tour with a Local: $15
- Nairobi Matatu Culture Experience: $18
- Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up: $20
- Nairobi City Tour and Pickup: $20
- Kibera Chocolate City Tour: $22
- Nairobi History and Modern Culture Walking Tour: $22
- Nairobi City Walk Tour +pickup: $22
- Cultural Discovery Tour of Unfiltered Mathare: $23
- Experience Nairobi Night Life Partying in the City and Beyond: $25
- Giraffe Center Karen Blixen and Kobe Beads Day Tour: $25
Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez
Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Hrs Exclusive to Cruise Ship Passengers Sightseeing Experience: $67
- 4Hr City Tour for Cruisers or Hotels Mural, Chapel & High Divers: $64
- 4Hrs City Tour Exclusively for Hotels, Divers, Chapel & Mural.: $66
- 4Hrs Small Group City Tour & High Divers Cruise Terminal Pickup: $64
- 4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show: $61
- 6 Hour Fun-Filled Tour Perfect for Cruise Travelers & Hotel Stays: $81
- 6Hr All Highlights Divers Turtles Release Cruise or Hotels Pickup: $79
- 6Hr Cruise or Hotels City Tour, Divers, Baby Turtles Peace Chapel: $79
- 6Hr Cruisers or Hotels High Diver Peace Chapel BabyTurtleRelease: $76
- Acapulco City Tour: $70
- Acapulco City Tour: $76
- Acapulco City Tour: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Acapulco de Juarez $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Nairobi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nairobi:
- Food and Wine Tasting Experience at Five Senses Restaurant: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Acapulco de Juarez is more expensive. And not only is Nairobi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nairobi is in Africa and Acapulco de Juarez is in North America, 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 Nairobi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nairobi 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 Acapulco de Juarez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Acapulco de Juarez than you might in Nairobi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nairobi Expensive? and Is Acapulco de Juarez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Acapulco de Juarez?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Acapulco de Juarez. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Acapulco de Juarez, 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.
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.