A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nairobi vs. Plzen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nairobi or Plzen?

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 Plzen 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 Plzen?

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.

Plzen

Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Plzen or Nairobi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Plzen is $142. 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 Plzen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nairobi $12
    Plzen $70
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nairobi $24
    Plzen $140
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Plzen

Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Plzen? 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.

Hotels in Nairobi


Hotels in Plzen


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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 Plzen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nairobi $11
    Plzen $9.51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $9.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi

Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi : $20
  • Private Airport Transfer and Service in Nairobi: $20
  • Nairobi Airport Transfer, Hotel Pick up and Drop Off: $20
  • Private Airport Transfers To or From Nairobi Airports.: $25
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Private Transfer: $27
  • Private One-Way Transfer from Nairobi: $27
  • Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi: $27
  • Nairobi Airport Transfers to Wilson Airport or City Hotels: $28
  • From Wilson Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax): $30
  • From JKIA Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax max): $35
  • Nairobi airport transfer: $35
  • Airport Transfers: $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:

  • Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $296
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $127
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $96

Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Plzen?

Prices for flights to both Plzen 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nairobi $13
    Plzen $61
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi

For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner for Two
    $5.00

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
  • Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class and Dining Experience: $40
  • Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $55
  • Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch in Nairobi: $60
  • Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi: $65
  • Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
  • Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
  • Nairobi dinner and safari cat dancers : $100
  • Authentic Local Kenyan Food Tour: $108
  • Carnivore Restaurant Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $125
  • Nairobi Carnivore Restaurant Lunch / Dinner Experience: $125
  • Barbecue Dinner & Entertainment in Nairobi : $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nairobi $46
    Plzen $25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 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:

  • Nairobi Walking City Culture Tour: $20
  • Nairobi Historic Downtown City WalkingTour: $20
  • Nairobi City Walk Tour : $23
  • Nairobi City Tour: $25
  • Mathare Community Slum Tour: $26
  • Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi Dinning experience-transport: $30
  • Nairobi Historical Walking Half Day Tour : $35
  • Kibera Slum Tour with Lucas : $35
  • Nairobi national park Elephant orphanage and giraffe center tour.: $38
  • Nairobi National Park Half Day Game Drive Tour With FREE Pick up: $39
  • Walking tour in Nairobi town: $40
  • Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive Guided Tour: $40

Tours and Activities in Plzen

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:

  • An Audio Tour of the City of Beer: Pilsen's History and Legends: $8.99
  • Experience Pilsen through Digital Audio Guide in English: $11
  • Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $250

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nairobi $16
    Plzen $27

Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:

  • Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $118


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Plzen, we can see that Plzen 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 Plzen 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 Plzen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Plzen 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 Plzen Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Plzen?

Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Plzen, 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.