Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
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 Florence 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Florence $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Florence is $202. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Florence $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Florence $196
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Florence $25
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$9.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara Reserve: $215
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or City to Mara by road: $160
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Arrival Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Private Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA Transfers to Nairobi Hotels: $95
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $95
- Airport Transfer (one Way): $80
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Naivasha: $70
- Nairobi Airport Transfers: $69
- Airport transfers in Nairobi: $60
- Private Airport transfer in Nairobi to Hotels: $54
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.98
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Taxi from Airport$28
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.62
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Bus From Airport$5.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers to and from Florence airport: $102
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $84
- Transfer from Florence to Arezzo with a stop at The Mall Outlet: $172
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $66
- Private transfer from Florence to the Cinque Terre: $206
- Private transfer from Florence to Pisa with 2hrs for sightseeing: $269
- Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $269
- Private transfer Hotel Florence / Florence Airport: $183
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $183
- Private direct transfer:Florence to Pisa, English speaking driver: $172
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $112
- Private Transfer from Hotels in Florence to the Pisa Airport: $212
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $13Florence $70
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$5.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $21
- 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
- Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi: $65
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience: $68
- Dinner Experience with Cat Show at Safari Park Hotel: $90
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $98
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Traditional Kikuyu Cooking Class In My Village: $100
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.30
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class Tagliatelle Ravioli and Tortelloni: $22
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $26
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $27
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $34
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $44
- Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class +Lots of Good Wine: $45
- Ravioli & Pasta Cooking Course with Tiramisu, Wine & Gift Apron: $47
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Bites of Florence Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $48
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Florence $34
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 Tour to Amboseli National Park: $200
- 1 Day tour of Lake Nakuru National Park: $250
- 2-Hour Private Kibera Slum Guided Tour: $90
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Group Safari Big Five Adventure from Nairobi: $300
- 3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Tour with 4x4 Jeep: $195
- 3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Safari Witness the Jungle Experience: $270
- 3 Days 8th Wonder Of The World with Maasai Mara Great Tour: $242
- 3 Days Amboseli Private Safari Tour: $52
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Camping Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $285
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.49
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Firenze Card (for Two)$112
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$22
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.74
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.86
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- 1-Hour Mythology Tour in Signoria Square: Experience for Children: $52
- 2 hours sunset walking tour: $218
- 2-Hour Private Evening Walking Guided Tour of Florence Culture: $183
- 3 Hours Private Tour with Personal Photographer in Florence: $159
- 4 WINES TASTING in a Chianti Classico Farm (Visit/tour at the winery included): $32
- 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $42
- 90 min Footbike tour in Florence: $29
- Academia Gallery Timed- Entry Tickets: $48
- Academia Gallery VIP Private Guided Tour with 5 Star EXPERT: $172
- Accademia & Michelangelo's David Express Tour: $40
- Accademia & Uffizi: Entry tickets & self-guided visit app: $100
- Accademia Galleries and Michelangelo's David Private Guided Tour: $227
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Florence $21
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.72
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Bottle of Wine$8.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $24
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $29
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $33
- Cellar Wine Tour: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $34
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $39
- Wine Tasting of Brunello in a Historic Cellar: $39
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $40
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds: $41
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $45
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Florence?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Florence, 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.