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

Nakuru travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nakuru

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 Kenya in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Nakuru in 2020 is 48% 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 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Nakuru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nakuru

Lunch

$ 5.1/person
($ 2 to $ 10.3)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 10.3/person
($ 10.3 to $ 13)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 2.6 to $ 10.3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 2.6)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nakuru

1-star hotel

$ 58/night
($ 58 to $ 58)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 29 to $ 73)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 40 to $ 145)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 243/night
($ 113 to $ 404)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 309/night
($ 260 to $ 354)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 51/month
($ 51 to $ 51)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 116/month
($ 63 to $ 202)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 179/month
($ 77 to $ 340)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 63/month
($ 38 to $ 97)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 351/month
($ 146 to $ 612)

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101% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Nakuru

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 9.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 7.3/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 8.6)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 4.7/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 5)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Nakuru

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 61/month
( $ 61)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.3
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Nakuru

Electricity, water...

$ 38/month
($ 22 to $ 42)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 32/month
($ 32 to $ 32)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 120/month
($ 84 to $ 156)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1365

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 93/month
($ 69 to $ 104)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093

Flat (centre)

$ 260/month
($ 156 to $ 363)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2192

Flat (suburbs)

$ 182/month
($ 104 to $ 260)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1735

Gym

$ 47/month
($ 42 to $ 53)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 125/month
($ 125 to $ 182)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 5576/yr
($ 2583 to $ 5576)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16412

Leisure activity budget in Nakuru

Cinema

$ 5.1/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 10.3)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 3.6/hr
( $ 3.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nakuru

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 2 to $ 2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 22
($ 5.1 to $ 22)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 10.3 to $ 27)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 32
($ 26 to $ 32)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 38
($ 20 to $ 53)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi

$ 745
(fair price: $ 599)

New York City → Nairobi

$ 942
(fair price: $ 805)

Manchester → Nairobi

$ 688
(fair price: $ 611)

Los Angeles → Nairobi

$ 1023
(fair price: $ 882)

Dublin → Nairobi

$ 652
(fair price: $ 572)

Toronto (Ontario) → Nairobi

$ 1022
(fair price: $ 881)

Edinburgh → Nairobi

$ 733
(fair price: $ 654)

Sydney → Nairobi

$ 1530
(fair price: $ 1361)

Montreal → Nairobi

$ 1027
(fair price: $ 897)

Melbourne → Nairobi

$ 1469
(fair price: $ 1342)

Perth → Nairobi

$ 1518
(fair price: $ 1367)

Auckland → Nairobi

$ 1635
(fair price: $ 1467)

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