Garissa travel budget

Garissa: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Garissa

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 182* (23548 KES)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 821* (106260 KES)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 1623* (210252 KES)

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



Cost of living in Garissa compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Garissa in 2024 is 52% 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 Garissa in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Garissa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Garissa

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Garissa is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.6/person
($ 1.6 to $ 12)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
( $ 12)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 2.7/person
( $ 2.7)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
( $ 1.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 2.7 to $ 3.9)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.3/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 7.7)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.3 to $ 1.9)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Garissa

On average, the price of supermarket food in Garissa is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
( $ 6.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Garissa

On average, the price of transport in Garissa is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
( $ 2.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Garissa

On average, budget for leisure activities in Garissa is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.2/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 9.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Garissa

On average, shopping budget in Garissa is 78% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.3/pack
( $ 2.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 12
( $ 12)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 7.7
( $ 7.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
$ 858
(fair price: $ 747)
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
$ 743
(fair price: $ 632)
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
$ 699
(fair price: $ 593)
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
$ 1234
(fair price: $ 1067)
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
$ 1043
(fair price: $ 859)
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
$ 1018
(fair price: $ 904)



About this information on the cost of living in Garissa

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

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

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