Travel budget and cost of living in Nakuru (Kenya) how much does a trip cost?

Lake Nakuru National Park travel budget

Lake Nakuru National Park: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lake Nakuru National Park

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Nakuru for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Nakuru compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Nakuru in 2026 is 58% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Nakuru in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Nakuru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nakuru

Lunch

$ 3.6/person
($ 2.4 to $ 7.9)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 33)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 7.1/person
($ 5.9 to $ 9.5)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.4/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nakuru

1-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 25 to $ 151)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 54/night
($ 22 to $ 195)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 22 to $ 731)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 249/night
($ 93 to $ 590)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 420/night
($ 176 to $ 818)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 50/month
($ 50 to $ 50)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 153/month
($ 35 to $ 485)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 207/month
($ 30 to $ 866)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 59/month
($ 28 to $ 177)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 241/month
($ 29 to $ 858)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Nakuru

Milk

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Nakuru

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.5
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Nakuru

Cinema

$ 5.6/ticket
($ 4.7 to $ 12)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 2.5/hr
( $ 2.5)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nakuru

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 0.9 to $ 3.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 21
($ 9.5 to $ 41)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 25
($ 12 to $ 48)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi

$ 974
(fair price: $ 829)

Montreal → Nairobi

$ 1144
(fair price: $ 1063)

Manchester → Nairobi

$ 843
(fair price: $ 724)

Toronto → Nairobi

$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1002)

New York City → Nairobi

$ 1396
(fair price: $ 1205)

Dublin → Nairobi

$ 850
(fair price: $ 762)