Kilifi travel budget

Kilifi: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kilifi

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 42 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 791* (101570 KES)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1953* (250964 KES)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 134 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3313* (425782 KES)

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



Cost of living in Kilifi compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kilifi in 2024 is 56% 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 Kilifi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kilifi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kilifi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kilifi is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.2/person
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 16/person
( $ 16)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 2.2/person
( $ 2.2)

79% 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
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
( $ 1.5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

69% 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
( $ 0.7)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kilifi

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kilifi is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 15 to $ 584)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 14 to $ 359)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 154
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 21 to $ 581)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 29 to $ 593)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 58 to $ 490)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 440
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 86/month
($ 23 to $ 429)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 189/month
($ 25 to $ 787)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 143/month
($ 15 to $ 669)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 99/month
($ 31 to $ 414)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 220/month
($ 22 to $ 992)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Kilifi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kilifi is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
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
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.3/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 3.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
( $ 0.2)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kilifi

On average, the price of transport in Kilifi is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
( $ 0.7)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

21% 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)
$ 1.8
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Kilifi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kilifi is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.5/ticket
( $ 7.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kilifi

On average, shopping budget in Kilifi is 78% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 9.4
($ 9.1 to $ 10)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 8.7
($ 6 to $ 12)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
London → Nairobi
$ 844
(fair price: $ 724)
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
Manchester → Nairobi
$ 754
(fair price: $ 642)
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
Dublin → Nairobi
$ 694
(fair price: $ 590)
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
New York City → Nairobi
$ 1244
(fair price: $ 1074)
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
Toronto → Nairobi
$ 1059
(fair price: $ 871)
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
Montreal → Nairobi
$ 1028
(fair price: $ 905)



About this information on the cost of living in Kilifi

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

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

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