A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Dakar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Dakar?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Dakar, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Agra or Dakar?

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

Dakar

Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.


Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $75. 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 Agra and Dakar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Dakar $32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Agra and Dakar

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Dakar? 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.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Dakar


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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: Agra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $10
    Dakar $5.34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
  • Agra : Half Day Shopping Tour with Private Guide & Transfer: $39
  • Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
  • Agra Airport: One-Way Transfer Arrival and Departure: $5.92
  • Agra Fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Agra transfers: $24
  • Agra Full Day City Sightseeing Guided Tour - Transfer Option: $30
  • Agra Half Day Shopping Tour with Private Guide & Transfer: $18
  • Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
  • Agra airport to day tour agra and transfer to agra airport: $5.92
  • Agra to Delhi Airport Transfers by Car: $86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:

  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $262
  • Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $210
  • Private Transfer from Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) to Dakar: $204
  • DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions): $64
  • DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $49

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Dakar?

Prices for flights to both Dakar and Agra 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $27
    Dakar $34
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agra Food Tour & Spice Market: $2.96
  • From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $5.33
  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.92
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $14
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $23
  • The Spirit of Agra - Old Market Walking and Food Tour: $26
  • Home-Cooked Indian Dinner Workshop with Local Family: $26
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $30
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $30

Typical Food Prices in Dakar

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:


  • Breakfast
    $4.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.

  • Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Dakar $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $7.11
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $18

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • From Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Sunrise Tour: $0.12
  • Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.83
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.01
  • Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Entry with Guided Tour: $1.18
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.18
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.18
  • Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Free Breakfast: $1.18
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.66
  • Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $1.66
  • Sunset Taj Mahal Tour with Skip-The-Line & Lateral Entry: $2.01
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.04
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.07

Tours and Activities in Dakar

Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Bandia Wildlife Safari- private tour. Minimum 2 people to book : $210
  • Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
  • Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $162
  • Dakar City Tour and Goree island (from 3 people): $131
  • Dakar city tour and goree island: $180
  • City Highlights Guided Tour: $161
  • Pink Lake and Turtle Village Half-Day Tour: $200
  • Private City Tour: $112
  • Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $30
  • Day tour in Dakar museum and monument : $142
  • Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $159

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.54
    Dakar $8.96


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Dakar, we can see that Dakar is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Dakar is in Africa, 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Dakar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dakar than you might in Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Dakar?

Dakar has a larger population, and is about 73% larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Dakar, 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.