Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas.
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Nairobi Prices
Kenya PricesLos Angeles Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Los Angeles $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $299. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Los Angeles $138
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Los Angeles $276
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Los Angeles
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Los Angeles $40
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:
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Safe Airport Transfer in Nairobi: $54
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- Private Transfer in Nairobi for Pax with Disability: $40
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Naivasha: $70
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or City to Mara by road: $160
- Private Shuttle Van Transfer: $100
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- Private Airport Transfer and Service in Nairobi: $20
- Airport and Hotel Private Transfers.: $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:
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Hotel Parking for a Day$22
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Taxi to Airport$55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles
Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- World Cruise Center to Long Beach Airport(LGB)-Departure Transfer: $136
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Los Angeles APT-HTL (LAX): $133
- Shared Airport Arrival Transfer: LAX International Airport to Anaheim, Buena Park or Garden Grove: $68
- Private Transfers between LAX Airport and Los Angeles: $542
- Private Transfer in Beverly Hills: $168
- Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Cruise Terminal: $233
- Private Transfer Los Angeles Airport LAX From To LA: $36
- Private Transfer - Santa Barbara Port to Los Angeles Airport(LAX): $273
- Private Transfer - Los Angeles Airport(LAX) to Santa Barbara Port: $273
- Private San Pedro Cruise Port Transfer To or From LAX Airport: $225
- Private Hollywood Hotels To or From LAX Airport Transfer: $100
- Private Departure Transfer to Burbank Airport (BUR): $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Los Angeles?
Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $13Los Angeles $104
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 Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Mexican Dinner (family of 4)$32
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Burritos for Two$15
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Coffee and Danish$7.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Silver Lake Food Tour with Comedian Foodie Guide!: $59
- Fun Gyoza Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Los Angeles: $75
- Fun Gyoza Cooking Class With a Local Chef: $75
- Los Angeles : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $85
- Los Angeles Taco Tour with To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours: $89
- Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
- LA Food Tour: 6 Iconic Downtown Tastings & Secret Dish: $92
- Los Angeles Downtown Authentic Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes: $93
- 6 Authentic Tastings of Venice Beach Food Tour: $99
- Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $99
- Silver Lake Food Tour with To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours: $99
- West Hollywood Food Tour: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Los Angeles $83
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 Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $225
- 1 Day Purple Farm Tour from Nairobi Tea Tasting and Lunch: $295
- 1-Day Mount Longonot Hiking Adventure From Nairobi: $195
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari With Guided Tour: $250
- 3 Days 8th Wonder Of The World with Maasai Mara Great Tour: $242
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Shared Tour with Private Accommodation: $250
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Small Group Safari in a 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $220
- 3 Days and 2 Night Maasai Mara Group Safari Tour: $295
- 3 Hour Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park Tour: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)$37
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Bowling$13
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Hollywood Tour for Two$30
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Six Flags for 2$96
Tours and Activities in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 11 Pax| Yellowstone 7 Day Tour from Los Angels with Starlink: $1,998
- 2-Day Private Surf Tour with Lunch: $2,000
- 2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour: $39
- 2.5 Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $244
- 20 Min Ferrari tour in Hollywood (Drive or Be driven): $99
- 20 Min Lamborghini tour in Hollywood (Drive or be driven): $139
- 20-Minute Tour: Hollywood Blvd to Sunset Blvd in a Ferrari: $64
- 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour: $50
- 3 Hours Beverly Hills Private Bike Tour with a Local Guide: $175
- 3.5-Hour Private Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills by SUV: $399
- 30-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Lamborghini: $189
- 30-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Los Angeles in a Cybertruck: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Los Angeles $15
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 Los Angeles
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Hollywood Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience: $30
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Hollywood Distillery Tour and Tasting: $30
- Drag Bar Crawl with Drink in Los Angeles: $39
- LA : Drag Highlights - Bar Crawl & Show – Drinks Included!: $50
- Santa Monica's Only Winery: Sommelier Guided Wine Tasting: $50
- Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Nairobi. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Los Angeles, 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.