Which place is cheaper, Perth 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 Perth?
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 Perth 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Nairobi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Perth $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Perth 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Perth $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Perth $164
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Perth? 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 Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Perth $27
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$9.27
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
- Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $200
- 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 Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or City to Mara by road: $135
- Nairobi Airports Private Transfers: $100
- Nairobi National Park Tour with Game Drive and Transfer: $95
- Nairobi National Park Game Drive Tour With Transfer: $95
- Nairobi Airport to Hotel Transfers with city tour: $80
- Private Transfer to Naivasha from Nairobi: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane: $254
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $73
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $73
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $73
- Private Perth Airport & City Hotel Chauffeur Transfer: $246
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $13Perth $67
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:
- Karibu Kitchens Nairobi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $55
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Dinner/Lunch Eating Experience Carnivore Restaurant & Transport: $75
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $85
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- BBQ Dinner & Cat Dancers Experience at Safari Park Hotel: $90
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $98
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Nairobi dinner and safari cat dancers: $100
- Nairobi National Park Afternoon Game Drive/ Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Perth Wildlife Tour Under the Stars with Dinner: $113
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $116
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $144
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Perth $15
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 Pure Adrenaline Adventure with Kenyan BBQ Lunch Experience: $200
- 1 Day Purple Farm Tour from Nairobi Tea Tasting and Lunch: $295
- 1 Day Tour Hiking Mt. Longonot and lake Naivasha Boat ride: $75
- 1-Day Mount Longonot Hiking Adventure From Nairobi: $145
- 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options): $160
- 2 Days Tour :Mt.Longonot Hiking TOUR &Hells Gate Bicycle Riding: $200
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari With Guided Tour: $250
- 3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Tour with 4x4 Jeep: $210
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Camping Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $285
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $149
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Tours, only 30 minutes from Perth: $101
- 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour: $57
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $57
- 4x4 Pinnacles Desert & Turquoise Coast Small Group Experience: $185
- 6 Hours Pinnacles Express Tour: $138
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $119
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Bickley Valley Wine, Cider & Gin Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $160
- Canning River Half-Day Kayak Wildlife Tour: $52
- City Tour Perth and Fremantle and Swan River: $145
- City of Perth Tour: $132
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Perth $8.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $76
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $80
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Bickley Valley Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Ciders: $116
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
- Half Day Swan Valley Afternoon Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific, 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Perth?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Perth, 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.