Which place is cheaper, Bruges 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 Bruges?
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 Bruges 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 Bruges?
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.
Bruges
Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Bruges $184
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Bruges is $184. 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 Bruges in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Bruges $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Bruges $134
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Bruges
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Bruges? 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 Bruges Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Bruges $19
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:
- Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Arusha: $292
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara Reserve: $215
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or City to Mara by road: $160
- Private Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $150
- Private Arrival Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Private Transfer to Naivasha from Nairobi: $99
- Private Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA Transfers to Nairobi Hotels: $95
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $95
- Museum of Illusion Nairobi Experience with Transfers: $75
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi City: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:
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Five Day Bus Pass$17
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Bike Rental for Day$9.12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges
Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Bruges to Lille, English-speaking driver: $147
- Private transfer from Bruges to Brussels, 2h Stop in Ghent: $212
- Private direct transfer from Cruise Port Zeebrugge to Brussels: $188
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $194
- Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $259
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Brussels hotels: $241
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $74
- Private Transfer from Ostend Bruges Airport OST to Zeebrugge Port: $235
- Private Transfer from Bruges to Brussels By Business car: $163
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotel - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $141
- Bruges to Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Bruges hotel to Ostend Airport (OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Bruges?
Prices for flights to both Bruges 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 $13Bruges $102
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
- Popular Kenyan Food Cooking Class and Local Market Experience: $60
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Private Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $76
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- Dinner Experience with Cat Show at Safari Park Hotel: $90
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
- The Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with transport: $97
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Nairobi National Park Afternoon Game Drive/ Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $100
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $100
Typical Food Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:
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Cup of Tea$2.28
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Sandwich for Lunch$3.71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small‑Group Food Tour: Eight Signature Tastings of Bruges: $122
- Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $152
- The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour: $159
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Bruges $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:
- 1 Day Bike Tour to Hell’s Gate And Lake Naivasha: $139
- 1 Day Hell's Gate Bicycle Tour (minimum 2 Pax): $280
- 1 Day Purple Farm Tour from Nairobi Tea Tasting and Lunch: $295
- 1 Day Tour to Amboseli Park And a Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro View: $90
- 2 Days 1 Night Amboseli National Park With Masai Village Tour: $280
- 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options): $105
- 2-Hour Private Kibera Slum Guided Tour: $90
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari With Guided Tour: $250
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Shared Safari In a Land Cruiser: $220
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
- 3 Days Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari on 4X4 Land Cruiser: $285
- 3 day Maasai Mara Small Group Safari in a 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $220
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Groeninge Museum Entrance$9.12
Tours and Activities in Bruges
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.
- "Essential Brugge" Photo Tour - 3hr private city tour & workshop: $294
- "Shades of Brugge" Photo Tour - 3hr private city tour & workshop: $294
- 2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting: $3.52
- 6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $80
- Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride: $65
- Best Bruges Shore Excursion from Your Ship with Canal Cruise: $74
- Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise: $78
- Best Cruise-Friendly Tour of Bruges including Leisure Time: $79
- BikeTour Bruges & Damme in Spanish and English: $207
- Blankenberge: Offshore Wind Farm Tour by Boat: $104
- Bruges & Ghent from Brussels & Antwerp by Train Daily Tour: $640
- Bruges : Highlights & Hidden gems Walking Tour: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Bruges $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Bruges
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bruges:
- Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery – Discover at Your Own Pace: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery - Discover & Taste on your own pace: $33
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery - Discover the Spirits of Bruges: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Bruges, we can see that Bruges 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 Bruges 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 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 Bruges would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bruges 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 Bruges Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Bruges?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bruges. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Bruges, 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.