Travel budget and cost of living in Kenya how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Kenya
Kenya: calculate your travel budget
Kenya: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kenya for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 35 for 2 ppl.
- $ 7.4 per person
- $ 3.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 784* (101178 KES)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 69 for 2 ppl.
- $ 19 per person
- $ 12 per person
- $ 6.8 per person
Total budget:
$ 1976* (255010 KES)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 106 for 2 ppl.
- $ 29 per person
- $ 28 per person
- $ 14 per person
Total budget:
$ 3407* (439670 KES)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Kenya in 2025
Cost of living: Kenya VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Kenya in 2025 is 51% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Kenya by expense type
Kenya: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kenya costs 60% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 4.2/person
($ 1.6 to $ 8.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 8.5)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 56)
($ 11 to $ 56)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 5.1 to $ 8.5)
($ 5.1 to $ 8.5)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Kenya: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kenya costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 24 to $ 250)
($ 24 to $ 250)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1772-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 23 to $ 223)
($ 23 to $ 223)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1693-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 23 to $ 354)
($ 23 to $ 354)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2494-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 51 to $ 338)
($ 51 to $ 338)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3505-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 56 to $ 371)
($ 56 to $ 371)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 52/month
($ 18 to $ 198)
($ 18 to $ 198)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179Room with kitchen
$ 111/month
($ 38 to $ 352)
($ 38 to $ 352)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266Hotel with swimming pool
$ 108/month
($ 31 to $ 361)
($ 31 to $ 361)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226Cottage or guest house
$ 69/month
($ 38 to $ 196)
($ 38 to $ 196)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Family room
$ 156/month
($ 45 to $ 528)
($ 45 to $ 528)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220Kenya: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Kenya costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Chicken
$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 9.3)
($ 3.4 to $ 9.3)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Kenya: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Kenya costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)
63% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 55 to $ 98)
($ 55 to $ 98)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82Kenya: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Kenya costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 10.1)
($ 5.1 to $ 10.1)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 8.5 to $ 35)
($ 8.5 to $ 35)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24Kenya: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Kenya costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 16
($ 10.1 to $ 39)
($ 10.1 to $ 39)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 24
($ 6.8 to $ 52)
($ 6.8 to $ 52)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48Plane ticket budget
London → Nairobi
$ 1004
(fair price: $ 869)
(fair price: $ 869)
Montreal → Nairobi
$ 1158
(fair price: $ 1065)
(fair price: $ 1065)
Manchester → Nairobi
$ 844
(fair price: $ 717)
(fair price: $ 717)
New York City → Nairobi
$ 1396
(fair price: $ 1215)
(fair price: $ 1215)
Dublin → Nairobi
$ 842
(fair price: $ 740)
(fair price: $ 740)
Toronto → Nairobi
$ 1169
(fair price: $ 975)
(fair price: $ 975)
About the information on the cost of living in Kenya
The information about the cost of living in Kenya shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Kenya updated on 12-11-2024.