Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
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 Paris 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Paris $302
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Paris is $302. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Paris $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Paris $350
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Paris $25
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$9.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Nairobi City Taste Experience with Minivan Transfer: $245
- 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 Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Departure Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Private Shuttle Van Transfer: $100
- Nairobi Airports Private Transfers: $100
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $95
- Museum of Illusion Nairobi Experience with Transfers: $75
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi City: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.30
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.75
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer from CDG/ORLY airport to Paris ,multilingual driver: $52
- roundtrip transfer to Disneyland from airports: $139
- VIP transfer with Ford Explorer from CDG TO PARIS/DISNEY OR BACK: $238
- VIP VAN driver Transfer to Disneyland Paris: $255
- VIP Private Shuttle in Van de Luxe | Paris Airport Transfers: $93
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Round-Trip Transfer from Paris by Luxury Van: $208
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris in Van: $203
- VAN transfer from Paris to Roissy CDG or Orly airport: $179
- VAN and Sedan Transfers CDG Airports Disney Asterix Paris: $151
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris HTL-APT (CDG): $120
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris APT-HTL (CDG): $120
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly HTL-APT (ORY): $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $13Paris $82
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$5.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Karibu Kitchens Nairobi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $55
- Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi: $65
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- 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
- Authentic Local Kenyan Food Tour: $108
- The Carnivore Restaurant Experience in Lunch or Dinner: $116
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $120
- Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $125
- Flavors of Brazilian Churrascaria Dinner Eating Experience: $125
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.12
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Breakfast$7.98
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Breakfast for 2$34
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Dinner on River Cruise$98
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Dinner$65
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $68
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $74
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $75
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $75
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $75
- Paris Food Tour: $80
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $83
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $87
- Award Winning Local Paris Food Tour with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $87
- Montmartre Pastries and Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Paris $87
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
- 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options): $84
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari With Guided Tour: $250
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Shared Safari In a Land Cruiser: $220
- 3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Safari Witness the Jungle Experience: $270
- 3 Days 8th Wonder Of The World with Maasai Mara Great Tour: $242
- 3 Days Amboseli Private Safari Tour: $52
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.70
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Catacombs (2)$26
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $45
- Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour: $211
- 1 Day Paris City Tour on River & Land with Louvre Museum ticket: $138
- 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $173
- 1 Hour Paris Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Illuminations Ticket: $33
- 1 Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise: $33
- 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $220
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $21
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine departing at 6:30 PM: $21
- 1H Orsay Museum Express Small Group Guided Tour: $84
- 1h30 Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $115
- 1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Paris $28
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $20
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $20
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $41
- Paris A burlesque cabaret in a former brothel: $43
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $54
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $68
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $70
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris is in Europe, 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Paris?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Paris, 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.