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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 35 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 752* (96964 KES)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1902* (245308 KES)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 165 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3743* (482762 KES)

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



Cost of living in Nakuru compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Nakuru in 2025 is 60% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Nakuru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nakuru

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Nakuru is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 35)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.7/person
($ 5.1 to $ 8.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nakuru

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Nakuru is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 25 to $ 187)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 23 to $ 188)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 23 to $ 729)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 227/night
($ 94 to $ 483)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 385/night
($ 144 to $ 778)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 50/month
($ 50 to $ 50)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 154/month
($ 36 to $ 481)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 208/month
($ 30 to $ 830)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 62/month
($ 29 to $ 194)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 245/month
($ 31 to $ 864)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Nakuru

On average, the price of supermarket food in Nakuru is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.7/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 9.3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Nakuru

On average, the price of transport in Nakuru is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Nakuru (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9110.80.80.80.81.41.4United StatesLake Nakuru National ParkBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Nakuru

On average, budget for leisure activities in Nakuru is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 10.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 2.5/hr
( $ 2.5)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nakuru

On average, shopping budget in Nakuru is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 22
($ 10.1 to $ 51)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
($ 6.7 to $ 51)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
$ 1002
(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)



About this information on the cost of living in Nakuru

The information about the cost of living in Nakuru shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Nakuru was updated on 12-11-2024.

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