Which place is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNairobi $68Zagreb $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $68, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $104. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Zagreb $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Zagreb $112
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Zagreb $11
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$9.27
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: $50
- Airport Transfers In Nairobi City: $67
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $28
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi City: $70
- Airport transfer; NBO to nairobi hotels: $27
- Airport transfers: $180
- Airport transfers in Nairobi: $60
- From Wilson Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax): $30
- Hotel, Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $45
- Nairobi Airport One Way Private Transfer: $27
- Nairobi Airport One Way Transfers: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $70
- Private Transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park: $408
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $16
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $11
- Zagreb to Split: Personalized Transfer & Custom Day Trip!: $426
- Zagreb to Rovinj: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes Visit: $823
- Zagreb to Rovinj private transfer or vice versa: $296
- Zagreb airport private transfers: $36
- Zagreb Private Roundtrip Transfer by Luxury Vehicle: $110
- Zagreb Departure Private Transfers from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport ZAG: $71
- Zagreb Arrival Private Transfers from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City: $79
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $13Zagreb $33
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:
- Karibu Kitchens Nairobi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $55
- Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
- Dinner/Lunch Eating Experience Carnivore Restaurant & Transport: $75
- Barbecue Lunch/ Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $85
- Safari Park dinner with live band music and cat dance show.: $90
- BBQ Dinner & Cat Dancers Experience at Safari Park Hotel: $90
- Safari Park Dinner with Safari Cats Dance Show: $97
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $98
- Safari Cat Dancers Show And Dinner: $100
- Nairobi dinner and safari cat dancers: $100
- Nairobi National Park Afternoon Game Drive/ Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Zagreb Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $83
- Zagreb Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $94
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $154
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac Market Visit: $160
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $199
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $46Zagreb $14
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 Tour with a Local: $15
- Kibera Slum Cultural and Community Walking Tour: $15
- Private Tour in Kibera the Largest Slum: $15
- Nairobi Heritage Tour with Key Landmarks: $16
- Ankara Fabric Shopping and Same Day Tailoring Experience: $17
- Nairobi Matatu Culture Experience: $18
- Nairobi’s ultimate Walking City Tour with Hotel pickup: $20
- Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up: $20
- Nairobi City Walk Tour +pickup: $22
- Kibera Chocolate City Tour: $22
- Nairobi Artistic and Literary Walking Tour Experience: $22
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (120min) Zagreb All Around Tour-all of the Lower town/Upper town: $91
- 2 hour Private Walking Tour of Zagreb: $65
- 4 Day Private Istria Tour from Explore & Enjoy: $1,657
- Amazinga Entertainment Entry Ticket 3h: $38
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour from Zagreb: $231
- Best Of Zagreb Walking Tour: $65
- Best of Slovenia: Bled, Postojna, Ljubljana Day Tour from Zagreb: $260
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $105
- Best of Zagreb! Self-guided Waking tour Sit&Meet Croatian greats!: $22
- Best of 4-Hour Cycling Tour: $93
- Big Zagreb Private Tour: $118
- Big Zagreb Private Walking Tour: $233
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Zagreb $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Zagreb Restaurants Food & Wine Tasting with Old Town Walking Tour: $105
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $111
- Japetić Viewpoint Hike & Plešivica Wine Tasting: $151
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $175
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $193
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor: $255
- Plesivica Region Wine Tasting Half-day Tour: $265
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $272
- From Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $292
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $296
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb 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 Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Zagreb?
Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi and Zagreb, 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.