Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Mombasa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mombasa or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Adelaide. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Adelaide?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Mombasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $80Adelaide $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $133. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Mombasa and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa or Adelaide? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Adelaide $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Safe Private Airport Transfer in Mombasa: $19
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $95
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $81
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide Port: $60
- Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Adelaide Airport: $54
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $261
- Departure Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $78
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $113
- Arrival Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Mombasa change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMombasa $41Adelaide $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $36
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $131
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $201
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Getaway with Haller Park Tours: $150
- The Best Of Mombasa Walking Tour: $227
- Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55
- Day Tour To Tsavo East National Park: $240
- Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani: $278
- Day tour to Shimba hills National Reserve from Mombasa/Diani: $336
- Diani: Full-day Guided Mombasa City Tour from Diani: $110
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
- Full Day Group Joining Tour of Mombasa : $107
- Full Day Mombasa Excursion Tour : $110
- Full day tour in Mombasa: $93
- Full-Day Tour of Mombasa: $110
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $109
- "Penfolds Magill Estate Luxury Wine & Gourmet Lunch Private Tour": $268
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $59
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $17
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Full-Day Tour: $155
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $152
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $58
- Adelaide City Kayak Tour: $52
- Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural tour: $99
- Adelaide Cruise Ship Tours: $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.79Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- Experience SA Private Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup is in the Barossa: $34
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $60
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $91
- Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife: $100
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $104
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $114
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Adelaide is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa and Adelaide, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Mombasa or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mombasa or Adelaide in the Summer?
Both Adelaide and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mombasa is generally around the same temperature as Adelaidein January. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 24°C (75°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Adelaide. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives less sunshine than Adelaide during summer. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 330 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Adelaidein January. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMombasa 24°C (75°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Adelaide in the Autumn?
Both Adelaide and Mombasa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Mombasa is a little warmer than Adelaide in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Adelaide fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
In Adelaide, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the autumn, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Adelaidein April. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 215 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually gets more rain in October than Adelaidein April. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilMombasa 26°C (79°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Adelaide in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Adelaide. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Mombasa is much warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mombasa in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Adelaide averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Adelaide during winter. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mombasa usually receives less rain than Adelaidein July. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyMombasa 27°C (81°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Adelaide in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Adelaide. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Adelaide in the spring for the beaches.
In April, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Adelaidein October. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adelaide. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the spring, Mombasa often gets less sunshine than Adelaidein October. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 256 hours of full sun.
Mombasa receives a lot of rain in the spring. Mombasa usually gets more rain in April than Adelaidein October. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberMombasa 27°C (81°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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