Which place is cheaper, Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
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.
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $67Utrecht $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $67, while the average daily cost in Utrecht is $246. 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 Utrecht in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Utrecht $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Utrecht $226
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Utrecht
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Utrecht? 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 Utrecht Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Utrecht $26
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$9.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- NBO Airport Private Transfer to/from Nairobi City Center: $8.85
- Secure, private & exclusive Airport Transfers in Nairobi Kenya: $20
- Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi: $20
- Safe Airport Transfer in Nairobi: $22
- Seamless Nairobi Airport Transfers: $25
- Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi: $27
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Nairobi Airport Transfers to Wilson Airport or City Hotels: $28
- Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- Nairobi Airport One Way Transfers: $30
- Wilson Airport Private Transfer to Nairobi hotels or Airport: $30
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $18
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Den Haag: $20
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $125
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Utrecht?
Prices for flights to both Utrecht 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 $13Utrecht $105
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$5.00
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
- Kenyan Cooking Class & Authentic Dining Experience with a Local: $40
- Karibu Kitchens Nairobi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $60
- Popular Kenyan Food Cooking Class and Local Market Experience: $60
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $98
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $100
- Traditional Kikuyu Cooking Class In My Village: $100
- Nairobi dinner and safari cat dancers: $100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Guided Food Tour: $80
- Food Tour by Bike: enjoy 6 bites and cycle trough Utrecht: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour: 7 food stops and a fantastic local guide: $81
- Utrecht Walking Food Tour with 7 Gourmet Dishes & Local Guide: $90
- Utrecht Bike & Bite: The Ultimate Local Food Tour with Guide: $102
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour with Full Lunch and 2 Drinks: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Utrecht $49
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:
- Kibera Slum Tour with a Local: $15
- Ankara Fabric Shopping and Same Day Tailoring Experience: $17
- Nairobi Matatu Culture Experience: $18
- Nairobi City Tour +Pickup: $19
- Nairobi’s ultimate Walking City Tour with Hotel pickup: $20
- Kibera Community Tour with Local Guide MC Dawn: $20
- Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up: $20
- Nairobi City Walk Tour +pickup: $22
- Kibera Chocolate City Tour: $22
- Kibera Slum Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours: $23
- Experience Nairobi Night Life Partying in the City and Beyond: $25
- Kibera Slum Tour with Hillary: $25
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $12
- Cozy Cafés and Canal Views: An Audio Tour of Utrecht: $9.99
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $15
- Discover Utrecht with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour: $31
- Discover Utrecht’s Zocherpark in this Outside Escape game tour!: $31
- Discover the Dutch Countryside: Car Tour with Local Expert: $76
- Escape Tours® Utrecht - Self-guided citygame. Find the exit!: $34
- Escape the City Game and City Walking Tour of Utrecht: $34
- Explore Gems of Utrecht Walking Tour for Couples: $371
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $348
- Our Utrecht's Private & Personalized tour: $343
- Our Utrecht, Relaxed Tours with Passionate Locals.: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Utrecht $26
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 Utrecht
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Utrecht:
- Ultimate Leo’s Pub Crawl with Local Host & Shots: $36
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $47
- Ludwig's Private Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $576
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Utrecht, we can see that Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Utrecht?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Utrecht. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Utrecht, 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.