Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
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.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Niagara Falls $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $161. 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 Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Niagara Falls? 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 Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Niagara Falls $15
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Shared Airport Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls NY: $99
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $180
- Private-Safe Transfer from Niagara Falls, Canada to Buffalo Intl, Airport (BUF): $90
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ): $155
- Private Transfer: Buffalo Airport to Niagara Falls Canada: $134
- Private Transfer from Buffalo Intl, Airport (BUF) to Niagara Falls Canada: $90
- Private Transfer Buffalo Airport to Niagara Falls Canada: $252
- Private Transfer Buffalo Airport BUF to Buffalo or Niagara Falls: $42
- Private Taxi Transfer from Buffalo to Niagara Falls Canada: $195
- Private ROUNDTRIP Transfer Buffalo Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls: $110
- Private ONE-Way Transfer Niagara Falls Canada to Buffalo Airport: $110
- Private ONE-Way Transfer Buffalo Airport to Niagara-on-the-Lake: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls 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 $13Niagara Falls $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$5.02
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 Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of dining costs in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Denny's$41
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Burger King$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- Night light + Tunnel walking + Dinner: $56
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Guided Food Tour with Ice Wine & Poutine: $64
- Niagara Falls All Canadian Food Tour: $97
- Niagara Falls Small Group Food Tour With Beaver Tail: $98
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Light up the Falls & Dinner Tour: $140
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner: $159
- Night Tour in Niagara Falls with Dinner: $165
- Niagara Falls Small Group Tour with Firework Cruise & Dinner: $193
- Niagara Falls Tour: Power Station, Illumination Tower & Dinner: $201
- Niagara Falls Canada: Premium Night Tour with Boat & Dinner: $211
- Fireworks Boat, Illumination Tower & Dinner: $211
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Niagara Falls $19
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 Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$36
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- 3-Hour Lewiston Walking Cocktail Tour: $79
- 4-Hour Niagara Falls Boat Tour, Maple & Chocolate Tastings: $84
- All Attractions Niagara Falls American Tour with Boat Much More: $130
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls Canada Tour with Buffet Lunch: $223
- All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE: $126
- All-inclusive Niagara Evening Light Show & Boat Ride Tour: $140
- American Side Express Tour With Maid of the Mist Boat Ride & Cave: $100
- An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Niagara Falls Tour: $15
- Authentic Pasta Making Experience in Niagara: $76
- Below The Falls: Niagara River USA Private Car Tour: $195
- Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!: $125
- Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Niagara Falls $11
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 Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting: $18
- Summer Sips - Private Outdoor Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Between the Lines Black Glass Wine Tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $22
- Blindfold Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier Niagara: $64
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Transportation: $72
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour: $93
- Relaxing Afternoon Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $93
- Half-Day Niagara Micro Brewery Tour: $108
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $119
- Wine Tasting and lavender Farm Tours: $122
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Beer and Wine Tour: $133
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Beer and Wine Tour: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Niagara Falls, we can see that Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Niagara Falls?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Niagara Falls, 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.