Which place is cheaper, The Hague 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 The Hague?
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 The Hague 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 The Hague?
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.
The Hague
The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Netherlands, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68The Hague $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in The Hague is $249. 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 The Hague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12The Hague $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24The Hague $238
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and The Hague
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or The Hague? 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 The Hague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11The Hague $22
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:
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Safe Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $30
- Safe Airport Transfer in Nairobi: $54
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
- Private Transfer to Naivasha from Nairobi: $99
- Private Transfer in Nairobi: $180
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara Reserve: $215
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or City to Mara by road: $160
- Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Arusha: $292
- Private Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $150
- Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
- Private Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA Transfers to Nairobi Hotels: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Hague and Delft: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $223
- Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer: $201
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Vlissingen: $288
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Utrecht: $166
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Arnhem: $288
- Private Transfer: Amsterdam Airport to The Hague (Den Haag): $120
- Private Transfer From The Hague Hotels to Amsterdam Cruise Port: $173
- Private Direct Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $182
- Premium electric Transfer from The Hague to Schiphol Airport: $176
- Premium Electric transfer from Delft to Schiphol Airport: $173
- Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $36
- Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam: $8.56
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or The Hague?
Prices for flights to both The Hague 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 $13The Hague $109
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in The Hague
For The Hague, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Hague Food Tour: $69
- Small-Group Food Tour Scheveningen Beachside in The Hague: $76
- Private Indian Cooking Experience in Netherlands: $88
- The Hague Street Food Tour 7 Stops with Flavors and Stories: $100
- The Hague Walking Food Tour: $105
- Walking Delft Food Tour: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46The Hague $39
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 Purple Farm Tour from Nairobi Tea Tasting and Lunch: $295
- 1 Day Tour to Amboseli Park And a Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro View: $90
- 2 Days 1 Night Amboseli National Park With Masai Village Tour: $280
- 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options): $105
- 2-Hour Private Kibera Slum Guided Tour: $90
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari With Guided Tour: $250
- 3 Day Maasai Mara Shared Safari In a Land Cruiser: $220
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
- 3 Days Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari on 4X4 Land Cruiser: $285
- 3 day Maasai Mara Small Group Safari in a 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $220
Tours and Activities in The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 90 minutes Self Guided Walking Tour with puzzles in Delft: $23
- 90 minutes Self Guided Walking Tour with puzzles in Den Haag: $23
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Hague’s Historical Center: $9.99
- Charms of dutch heritage : Delft Private Walking Tour: $229
- Dahlia Bicycle Tour Exploring Dahlias and Windmills: $50
- Dahlia Tour in Voorhout: $11
- Delft 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.53
- Delft Family Delights Historic Walking Tour: $229
- Delft Self Guided Walking Tour and City Exploration Game: $12
- Delft's Local Bites and Stories: A Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
- Delft: Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory: $200
- Discover Delft with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16The Hague $34
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 The Hague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in The Hague:
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks and Entrance: $41
- The Hague Pub Crawl: Play, Explore, Enjoy!: $279
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and The Hague, we can see that The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hague 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 The Hague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or The Hague?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of The Hague. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and The Hague, 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.