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

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.

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

Cost of living in Kilifi compared to United States in 2024

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

Lunch

$ 2.3/person
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
( $ 16)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 2.3/person
( $ 2.3)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.5/cup
( $ 1.5)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
( $ 0.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kilifi

1-star hotel

$ 99/night
($ 17 to $ 482)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 16 to $ 365)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 112/night
($ 20 to $ 595)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

4-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 30 to $ 603)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 314

5-star hotel

$ 163/night
($ 59 to $ 516)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 92/month
($ 23 to $ 464)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Room with kitchen

$ 193/month
($ 25 to $ 801)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 146/month
($ 17 to $ 682)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 104/month
($ 33 to $ 440)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Family room

$ 227/month
($ 22 to $ 1001)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Supermarket food budget in Kilifi

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.4/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 3.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.2
( $ 0.2)

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

Public and private transport budget in Kilifi

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
( $ 0.8)

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

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Kilifi

Cinema

$ 7.7/ticket
( $ 7.7)

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

Tennis

$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kilifi

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 9.5
($ 9.2 to $ 10)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 8.8
($ 6.2 to $ 12)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Nairobi

$ 863
(fair price: $ 741)

Manchester → Nairobi

$ 772
(fair price: $ 657)

Dublin → Nairobi

$ 710
(fair price: $ 604)

New York City → Nairobi

$ 1273
(fair price: $ 1099)

Toronto → Nairobi

$ 1083
(fair price: $ 891)

Montreal → Nairobi

$ 1052
(fair price: $ 926)