Which place is cheaper, Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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 Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $55. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Da Nang $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Da Nang $11
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:
- Nairobi Airport Transfer, Hotel Pick up and Drop Off: $20
- Private Airport Transfer and Service in Nairobi: $20
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Nairobi Airport Transfers to City Hotels or Wilson Airport: $24
- Airport transfer; NBO to nairobi hotels: $27
- Nairobi Airport Transfers to Wilson Airport or City Hotels: $28
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $28
- Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- From Wilson Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax): $30
- Airport Transfer in Nairobi- JKIA: $30
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- From JKIA Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax max): $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Transfer from Danang/Airport/Transtation to Hoi An by Private Car: $12
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Da Nang airport to Hoi An by private cars: $16
- Shuttle Bus Transfer to MY SON HOLYLAND from Hoi An - Da Nang: $18
- Shuttle Bus Airport Transfer to Da Nang Central/ Hoi An city: $8.00
- Scenic Stops to Da Nang and Phong Nha Cave with Car Transfer: $199
- Round trip Transfer from Danang to Ba Na hills for Golden Bridge: $62
- Private transfert from Da nang airport, railway station or Danang city to Hoi An: $22
- Private transfer: Da Nang Airport to/from Vinpearl Resort Golf Nam Hoi An: $32
- Private transfer service from Danang airport to Hotel: $5.46
- Private car transfer from Hoi An to Golden Bridge -Bana Hill (Round trip): $65
- Private car transfer from Da Nang to My Son to Marble Mountain (round trip): $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $13Da Nang $27
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 Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.87
- Da Nang Vietnamese Cooking Class Tour In Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle: $5.00
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Da Nang Live Cooking Experience with Ocean Views: $10
- Da Nang Egg Coffee and Spring Roll Cooking Class: $15
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Vietnamese House Visit, Coffee Making/Bánh Xèo Cooking: $27
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Da Nang $13
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 Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour Ba Na Hills with Buffet for Lunch: $84
- 1-Day Luxury Ba Na Hills Tour with Golden Bridge & Buffet Lunch: $109
- 1-day Discovering Da Nang city tour: $80
- 2 Days Temple Stay the Unique experience in Pagoda: $31
- 2 Days Tour from Da Nang Vietnam: $200
- 2 days tour including Golden Bridge, Hoian city, rustic boat ride: $109
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- 50/50 Da Nang & Hoi An City Private Tour ( 11 Hours ): $135
- 5D4N Central Vietnam Tour: Hoi An, Hue & Da Nang Discovery: $275
- 5D4N Cultural Tour of Central Vietnam Hoi An Hue and Da Nang City: $285
- 6-hour Discovering Da Nang Adventure: $105
- Ancient Hoi An Town -Walking Tour -Lantern Boat Ride-Night Market: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Da Nang $8.94
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 Da Nang, we can see that Nairobi is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nairobi is in Africa and Da Nang is in Asia, 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 Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Nairobi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nairobi than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nairobi Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Da Nang?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Da Nang, 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.