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.
  • $ 7.3 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:

$ 1974* (255010 KES)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3403* (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 Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kenya in 2025 is 48% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Kenya by expense type

Kenya: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kenya costs 53% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.2/person
($ 1.6 to $ 8.5)

82% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 56)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 5.1 to $ 8.5)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

15% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Kenya: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kenya costs 46% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 24 to $ 250)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 23 to $ 223)

60% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 23 to $ 354)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 51 to $ 338)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 56 to $ 371)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 52/month
($ 18 to $ 198)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 111/month
($ 38 to $ 352)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 107/month
($ 31 to $ 361)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 69/month
($ 38 to $ 196)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 156/month
($ 45 to $ 528)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Kenya: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kenya costs 46% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

88% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

56% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 9.3)

47% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

1% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Kenya: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Kenya costs 35% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

13% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 55 to $ 98)

20% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Kenya: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kenya costs 38% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 10.1)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 8.5 to $ 35)

21% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Kenya: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Kenya costs 69% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 16
($ 10.1 to $ 39)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 6.8 to $ 52)

51% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
$ 1003
(fair price: $ 869)
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
$ 1156
(fair price: $ 1064)
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
$ 843
(fair price: $ 716)
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
$ 1395
(fair price: $ 1214)
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
$ 842
(fair price: $ 739)
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
$ 1168
(fair price: $ 974)

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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.

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