Which place is cheaper, Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang?
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 Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang?
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.
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Nha Trang $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Nha Trang is $48. 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 Nha Trang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Nha Trang $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Nha Trang $26
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Nha Trang
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Nha Trang? 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 Nha Trang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Nha Trang $13
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:
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Airport transfers: $180
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or City to Mara by road: $160
- Private Shuttle Van Transfer: $100
- Nairobi Airports Private Transfers: $100
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $95
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $95
- Airport Transfer (one Way): $80
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Naivasha: $70
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi City: $70
- Airport Transfers In Nairobi City: $67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.11
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Taxi From Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Nha Trang to Mui Ne by car 7 seater: $99
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Da Lat City Center: $114
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City & Phan Thiet: $186
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Airport to/from Vinpearl Port: $22
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Airport to/from City Center Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer: Cam Ranh Airport - Nha Trang outskirt: $22
- Private Transfer from or to Cam Ranh Airport and Nha Trang City: $20
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Port to Nha Trang Airport (CXR): $24
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Cruise Port to Nha Trang city: $61
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Cruise Port to Nha Trang city: $68
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang City to Nha Trang Cruise Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Cang Pha Vinpearl Pier to Cam Ranh (CXR) Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Nha Trang?
Prices for flights to both Nha Trang 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 $13Nha Trang $25
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 Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nha Trang Cooking Class (visiting local market & countryside): $67
- Nha Trang Private Memorable Sunset River Tour for nice dinner and sightseeing: $77
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Experience Countryside Private Cooking Class in Nha Trang City: $95
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $96
- Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
- Nha Trang Bay Dinner Cruise Luxury Sunset Experience: $119
- Nha Trang Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktail, Dinner & Live Music: $119
- Nha Trang Bay Sunset Luxury Cruise – Dinner, Cocktails & Transfer: $119
- Nha Trang Bay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktails and Dinner: $125
- Romantic and Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nha Trang: $135
- Twilight Elegance Nha Trang Sunset Dinner Cruise: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Nha Trang $9.05
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 Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.22
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.66
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.80
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.50
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- 2 Day Car Tour Excursion Dalat and Mui Ne (Minimum 4 guest): $170
- 2 Days Motorcycle Tour ( Dalat ): $150
- 2 Days Private Guided Tour to Mui Ne from Nha Trang Included Lunch: $195
- 3 Day VIP Tour at Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang: $47
- 3-Day Motorbike Adventure from Nha Trang to Da Lat - Easy Rider: $242
- 3-Hour Pedicab Tour of Nha Trang: $69
- 6 Hour Nha Trang Heritage and Cultural City Tour: $44
- Ba Ho Waterfall & Doc Let Beach Private Day Tour from Nha Trang: $170
- Ba Ho Waterfall Discovery - Half Day Tour: $35
- Car Hire & Driver: Half-day Nha Trang City Tour: $50
- City Tour For Cruise Ship Customer (Small Group Tour): $49
- Da Lat Day Tour from Nha Trang: $144
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Nha Trang $18
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Nha Trang, we can see that Nairobi is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nairobi is in Africa and Nha Trang is in Asia, 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 Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Nairobi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nairobi than you might in Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nairobi Expensive? and Is Nha Trang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Nha Trang?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Nha Trang, 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.