Which place is cheaper, Nashville or Nairobi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nairobi or Nashville?
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 Nashville 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 Nashville?
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.
Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, known as Music City USA and home to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, is waiting for vacationers and tourists. Even though musical attractions may be Nashville's main showcases, there are still plenty of other places and activities to check out, like hiking along shorelines, visit urban parks filled with entertainment, fishing, zoos, museums, take in shows in a variety of venues and so much more. Nashville tourism is also a discount, coupon friendly town for independent travelers and families. There are also many free attractions to enable you to enjoy all that this part of God's country has to offer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $61Nashville $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $61, while the average daily cost in Nashville is $172. 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 Nashville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $11Nashville $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $22Nashville $198
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Nashville
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Nashville? 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 Nashville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $10Nashville $21
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$9.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transport from Nairobi transfer Masai Mara gates Sekekani Talek: $250
- Safe Private Airport transfer in Nairobi : $37
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- Private Transfers from Nairobi Airport to Hotels: $170
- Private Transfer to Naivasha from Nairobi: $70
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Naivasha: $70
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): $83
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Nairobi: $83
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Lake Nakuru with Transfer Included: $189
- Private One-Way Transfer from Nairobi: $27
- Private Luxury airport Taxi transfer Services Nairobi JKIA to City Hotels: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nashville
Also for Nashville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to Nashville Airport and Hotel: $128
- Nashville accomodation to Nashville Airport (BNA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Nashville Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Nashville: $111
- Airport to Hotel Private Transfer: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Nashville?
Prices for flights to both Nashville 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 $7.35Nashville $41
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$4.92
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
- Carnivore Restaurant Dinner Experience.: $32
- Nairobi:Carnivore Restaurant Dinner and Pub Crawling.: $47
- Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class: $48
- Enjoy Traditional Kenyan Food Cooking Class With a Host.: $54
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $55
- Nairobi Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch: $55
- Nairobi Cooking and Food Tasting Activity: $60
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience : $68
- Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nashville
For Nashville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nashville Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Neighborhood Food Tour on E-bikes: $79
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Franklin, TN: $94
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Nashville, TN: $94
- Nashville Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville: $113
- General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $45Nashville $27
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:
- Amboseli Day tour from Nairobi Private tour: $290
- Day Tour Amboseli Park From Nairobi: $180
- Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour: $95
- Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi: $95
- Nairobi National Park Group Joining Daily Tour: $138
- Nairobi park Tour 6.A.M-11.AM: $70
- Private Full Day Safari Adventure at Nairobi National Park : $250
- The 42 Stories -Kenya Culture and Walk Experience with a Local: $36
- half Day TOURS/NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK/ELEPHANT & GIRAFFE CENTRE: $90
- "Nairobi's Ultimate Wildlife & Cultural Adventure: $40
- (Free Pickup) Nairobi National Park Game Drive-Half Day Tour: $44
- 1 Day Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $225
Tours and Activities in Nashville
For Nashville, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Franklin Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with Live Narration: $39
- Nashville Ghosts: Hauntings of Music City Tour By Junket: $30
- 1 Hour Nashville Insider Photoshoot Tour in the Gulch: $79
- 2 Hour Narrated Sightseeing Tractor Tour of Nashville: $59
- 2-Hour Guided E-Bicycle Sightseeing Tour of Nashville: $117
- 90-Minute Monster Truck Joyride City Tour of Nashville: $53
- Adventureworks Ziplines at Nashville West: $61
- Amazing Nashville Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ: Nashville Adventure: $189
- Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus: $40
- Big E’s Bronco Tours - Nashville Music History and Cultural Tour: $45
- Civil Rights Tour Of Nashville: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $15Nashville $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Nashville
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nashville:
- Nashville's Annual New Year's Eve Pub Crawl: $25
- Nashville's Annual Crawl-O-Ween Pub Crawl: $25
- Nashville's Annual Saint Patrick's Day Pub Crawl: $25
- Music City Pub Crawl: $25
- Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting: $29
- Seeking Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Nashville Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Nashville's Honky-Tonk Walking Sightseeing Pub Crawl: $31
- Drinkers & Thinkers Pub Crawl: $33
- Nashville's Lost Spirits: Murder and True Crime Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Nashville Lost Spirits: Murder True Crime Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Nashville Drinkers & Thinkers Pub Crawl: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Nashville, we can see that Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nashville 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 Nashville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Nashville?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Nashville. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Nashville, 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.