Which place is cheaper, Adelaide 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 Adelaide?
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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide?
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.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Adelaide $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $142. 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 Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Adelaide $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Adelaide $140
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Adelaide? 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 Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Adelaide $20
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$9.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Safe Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $30
- Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $200
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Naivasha: $70
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private One-Way Transfer from Nairobi: $27
- Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- Private Departure Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Private Arrival Transfer in Nairobi: $115
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $58
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $58
- Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Adelaide Airport: $57
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $286
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $110
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $111
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $86
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide 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 $13Adelaide $57
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$5.03
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
- Karibu Kitchens Nairobi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $55
- Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi: $65
- Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner Experience: $90
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $98
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $100
- Traditional Kikuyu Cooking Class In My Village: $100
- Nairobi National Park Afternoon Game Drive/ Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $100
- Authentic home dinner with a local Family in Nairobi: $108
- The Carnivore Restaurant Experience in Lunch or Dinner: $116
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: $49
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Tastes of Chinatown Adelaide food tour: $85
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $132
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $139
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa: $249
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Adelaide $14
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:
- 1 Day Bike Tour to Hell’s Gate And Lake Naivasha: $139
- 1 Day Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $225
- 1 Day Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate National Park Tour: $150
- 1 Day Purple Farm Tour from Nairobi Tea Tasting and Lunch: $295
- 1-Day Mount Longonot Hiking Adventure From Nairobi: $195
- 2 Days 1 Night Amboseli National Park With Masai Village Tour: $280
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Shared Safari In a Land Cruiser: $220
- 3 Days Amboseli Private Safari Tour: $52
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Camping Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $285
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Small Group Safari in a 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $195
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Small Group Safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $270
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $109
- 90 Minute Port Adelaide Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $63
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $106
- Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour: $132
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $152
- Adelaide City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $58
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $65
- Adelaide City Kayak Tour: $56
- Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural tour: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Adelaide $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale Wine Tasting, Sights & Glenelg (half-day Afternoon): $63
- Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $71
- Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $71
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $96
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Barossa Wine tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings, Brewery & Chocolate: $106
- Barossa Valley Food & Wine Tour: $108
- Barossa & Maggie Beers Farm (4 wine Tastings & Lunch included): $108
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide 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 Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide 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 Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Adelaide?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Adelaide, 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.