Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Nairobi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Las Vegas $53
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Transfer from Airport to Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel: $50
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV Cadillac Escalade up to 5 pax: $204
- Round Trip Private Transfer Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas by suv: $226
- Private Transfer: Las Vegas to LAS Airport by Luxury SUV or Limo: $99
- Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS by Luxury SUV or Van: $152
- Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS by Business Car: $122
- Private Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas By Business Car: $122
- Private Transfer in Las Vegas with Personal Driver: $139
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Cruise Port to Manila City Hotels: $132
- Private Transfer from Salomague Port to Laoag Airport (LAO): $98
- Private Transfer from Salomague Cruise Port to Laoag city hotels: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $13Las Vegas $139
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
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Dimmare's Martinis and Magic® Ticket: Dinner,cocktails & Show: $35
- "Back to the Hits" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- "Classic Country" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $60
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- Chocolate Truffle Making Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Las Vegas $78
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour of Zion National Park Hiking: $217
- 1 Euro High-Speed GoKart Race Ticket With Arcade credit Las Vegas: $30
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Antelope Horseshoe :Stargazing Daily tour: $369
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Stargazing & Sunrise: $399
- 2 Hour History Walking Tour of the Strip with Local Historian: $139
- 2 Hour Mob History Tour in Talking GoCar with Mob Museum Entry: $116
- 2-Hour Exotic Car Driving Experience in Las Vegas: $299
- 2-Hour Fremont Walking Tour with Photos and Champagne: $119
- 2-Hour Guided Private Romantic Walking Tour in Bacolod: $118
- 2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Las Vegas: $99
- 2-Hour Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Las Vegas: $161
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Las Vegas by Night on a Sidecar: $193
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Las Vegas $55
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 Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $44
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
- Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Brewery: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas is in North America, 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Las Vegas?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Las Vegas, 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.