Which place is cheaper, Ghent 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 Ghent?
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 Ghent 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 Ghent?
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.
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Ghent $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Ghent is $164. 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 Ghent in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Ghent $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Ghent $164
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Ghent
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Ghent? 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 Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Ghent $22
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 Airport Transfer in Nairobi Kenya: $20
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Private One-Way Transfer from Nairobi: $27
- Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi: $27
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $28
- Nairobi Airport One Way Transfers: $30
- Safe Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $30
- Private Airport Transfers To or From Nairobi Airports.: $30
- From Wilson Airport Nairobi Private Transfer in a Car 3 Pax: $30
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- Nairobi Private Airport Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ghent
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ghent:
- Transfer Ghent Luxembourg (1 to 8 places): $247
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Ghent?
Prices for flights to both Ghent 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 $13Ghent $68
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:
- 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
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- 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
- Authentic Local Kenyan Food Tour: $108
- The Carnivore Restaurant Experience in Lunch or Dinner: $116
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $120
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $125
- Flavors of Brazilian Churrascaria Dinner Eating Experience: $125
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking Food Tour in Ghent: $94
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Ghent $9.85
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:
- Nairobi Heritage Tour with Key Landmarks: $10
- Fashion African Fabric & Souvenir Market Tour: $12
- Kibera Slum Cultural and Community Walking Tour: $15
- Ankara Fabric Shopping and Same Day Tailoring Experience: $17
- Nairobi Matatu Culture Experience: $18
- Kibera Community Tour with Local Guide MC Dawn: $20
- Nairobi City Tour and Pickup: $20
- Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up: $20
- Kibera Chocolate City Tour: $22
- Nairobi City Walk Tour +pickup: $22
- Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park Guided Tour: $22
- Kibera Slum Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours: $23
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- 2 Hour Private Historical Walking Tour to Discover Ghent: $209
- Best of Gent: Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Bicycle tour in historic Ghent: $52
- Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Tour w/ Cruise & Chocolate Tasting: $88
- Escape Tour Gent -selfguided citygame- and find the secret exit!: $35
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.47
- Explore History and Family Walking Tour in Mons: $238
- From Brussels: Private Tour of Bruges, Ghent and Flanders: $675
- From Brussels: Private Tour to Ghent’s Top Highlights: $195
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.47
- Ghent - Private Historic Walking Tour: $419
- Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Ghent $20
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 Ghent
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ghent:
- Brewery Visit in Ostend- Two 33cl Beers Included: $21
- NEW Ghent Brewery Visit, Beer Tasting Tour & Chocolate Pairing: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Ghent, we can see that Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ghent 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 Ghent Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Ghent?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ghent. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Ghent, 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.