Which place is cheaper, Toulouse or Nairobi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nairobi or Toulouse?
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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse?
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.
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
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 $61Toulouse $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $61, while the average daily cost in Toulouse is $134. 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 Toulouse in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $11Toulouse $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $22Toulouse $144
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Toulouse
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Toulouse? 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 Toulouse Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $10Toulouse $44
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$9.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 7-Day Kenya Safari Trip with Meals & Transfer: $1,800
- Nairobi Airport: 1-Way Transfer to Maasai Mara Reserve: $495
- Nairobi Airport: 1-Way Transfer to Maasai Mara Reserve: $495
- Transport from Nairobi transfer Masai Mara gates Sekekani Talek: $250
- Mercedes Viano Private Transfer Luxury Comfort Nairobi : $250
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Lake Nakuru with Transfer Included: $189
- Private Transfers from Nairobi Airport to Hotels: $170
- Private Transfer from Nairobi Airport or city To Maasai Mara By Road: $135
- Private Departure Transfer in Nairobi: $115
- Nairobi Airports Private Transfers: $100
- Nairobi National Park Game Drive and Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Toulouse to Carcassonne center: $240
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
- Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
- Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Toulouse?
Prices for flights to both Toulouse 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 $7.35Toulouse $36
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$4.92
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
- Carnivore Restaurant Dinner Experience.: $32
- Nairobi:Carnivore Restaurant Dinner and Pub Crawling.: $47
- Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class: $48
- Enjoy Traditional Kenyan Food Cooking Class With a Host.: $54
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $55
- Nairobi Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch: $55
- Nairobi Cooking and Food Tasting Activity: $60
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience : $68
- Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse
For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $53
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $77
- Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105
- Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour: $107
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $45Toulouse $16
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:
- Amboseli Day tour from Nairobi Private tour: $290
- Day Tour Amboseli Park From Nairobi: $180
- Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour: $95
- Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi: $95
- Nairobi National Park Group Joining Daily Tour: $138
- Nairobi park Tour 6.A.M-11.AM: $70
- Private Full Day Safari Adventure at Nairobi National Park : $250
- The 42 Stories -Kenya Culture and Walk Experience with a Local: $36
- half Day TOURS/NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK/ELEPHANT & GIRAFFE CENTRE: $90
- "Nairobi's Ultimate Wildlife & Cultural Adventure: $40
- (Free Pickup) Nairobi National Park Game Drive-Half Day Tour: $44
- 1 Day Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $225
Tours and Activities in Toulouse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.
- Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
- Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse: $36
- Guided EBike Tour along the Canal Du Midi and the Countryside: $71
- Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Toulouse with Official Tour Guide: $254
- Private tour of Toulouse in an electric Tuk Tuk: $66
- Toulous: Glory of Occitania Audio Tour: $15
- Toulouse : Boat Cruise Canal du Midi: $29
- Toulouse : Must-see Walking Tour: $81
- Toulouse : Self-guided Reading Tour: $2.14
- Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $5.33
- Toulouse E Bike Tour: $49
- Toulouse E-Bike Tour: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $15Toulouse $8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
- From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $534
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Toulouse, we can see that Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse 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 Toulouse Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Toulouse?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Toulouse. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Toulouse, 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.