Which place is cheaper, Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
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.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Nairobi Prices
Kenya PricesStockholm Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Stockholm $221
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $221. 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 Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Stockholm $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Stockholm $218
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Stockholm
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Stockholm $23
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:
- Airport Transfers: $40
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi City: $70
- Airport VIP Transfers - Nairobi Hotels: $55
- Beyond Boundaries Tours and Transfers: $30
- From JKIA Airport Nairobi Private Transfer in a Car 3 Pax Max: $35
- From Wilson Airport Nairobi Private Transfer in a Car 3 Pax: $30
- Hotel, Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $45
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Museum of Illusion Nairobi Experience with Transfers: $75
- Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi: $27
- Nairobi Airport One Way Private Transfer: $27
- Nairobi Airport One Way Transfers: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Transfer Arlanda Stockholm Airport(ARN) to Stockholm City: $73
- Stockholm- Private transfer to/from Arlanda Airport and city: $137
- Stockholm- Private transfer to/from Arlanda Airport and city: $141
- Stockholm to Stockholm Airport(ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $102
- Stockholm hotel to Stockholm Port - Departure Private Transfer: $106
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $199
- Stockholm Port to Stockholm hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $106
- Stockholm Departure Private Transfer to Arlanda ARN Airport by Business Car: $144
- Stockholm City to Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) - Departure Private Transfer: $199
- Stockholm City Departure Private Transfer to Stockholm Port by Luxury Van: $144
- Stockholm City Departure Private Transfer to Stockholm Port by Business Car: $134
- Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $188
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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 $13Stockholm $70
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
- Popular Kenyan Food Cooking Class and Local Market Experience: $60
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Private Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $76
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- Dinner Experience with Cat Show at Safari Park Hotel: $90
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
- The Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with transport: $97
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Nairobi National Park Afternoon Game Drive/ Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $100
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $100
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $32
- Swedish Fika and Pastry Food Tour in Stockholm: $93
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Stockholm Food Tour: $118
- Food Tour: $119
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $135
- Stockholm Food Tour Dining Through Sweden’s History: $141
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Stockholm $29
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
- Kibera Slum Cultural and Community Walking Tour: $15
- Ankara Fabric Shopping and Same Day Tailoring Experience: $17
- Nairobi Matatu Culture Experience: $18
- Nairobi City Tour +Pickup: $19
- Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up: $20
- Kibera Community Tour with Local Guide MC Dawn: $20
- Nairobi City Walk Tour +pickup: $22
- Nairobi History and Modern Culture Walking Tour: $22
- Kibera Chocolate City Tour: $22
- Kibera Slum Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours: $23
- Cultural Discovery Tour of Unfiltered Mathare: $24
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $413
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour: $85
- 3 Hours Guided Shopping Tour in Stockholm Thrifting Stores: $107
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks: $173
- 5 Hour Stockholm Tour including Vasa Museum from Cruise Port: $88
- Audio City-Tour in Stockholm: $9.41
- Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10: $74
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $68
- Best of Vaxholm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Bike Tour Stockholm: $52
- Bronze Age Landscape Remains 3h Tour from Stockholm (Private): $204
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Stockholm $30
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 Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access: $27
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $38
- Wine tasting in Old Town Stockholm: $53
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Stockholm?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Stockholm, 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.