Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Dakar?
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 Amman and Dakar. 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: Amman or Dakar?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Dakar $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $61. 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 Amman and Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Dakar $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Amman and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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.
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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: Amman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Dakar $5.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By 7 Seat Minivan: $90
- Amman Airport Private Transfers: $60
- Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar and Amman 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 dayAmman $34Dakar $20
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Dakar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:
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Breakfast$4.11
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Dakar $14
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Tours and Activities in Dakar
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
- 2-day tour Lac rose- desert of Lompoul: $290
- Accro Baobab Adventure Ticket Entry: $38
- Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $162
- Pink Lake and Turtle Village Half-Day Tour: $200
- Private City Tour: $109
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $30
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $159
- From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake: $138
- From Dakar/Saly: Half-Day Bandia Wildlife Reserve Tour: $247
- Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
- Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Dakar $9.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Dakar, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East 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 Dakar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dakar 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Dakar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 94% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Dakar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Dakar in the Summer?
Both Dakar and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Dakar. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Dakar. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 218 hours of full sun.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Dakar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Dakar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Dakar. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Dakar during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 260 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amman is cooler than Dakar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Dakar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Dakar. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Dakar. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Dakar. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 232 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Dakar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Dakar averages at about 22°C (72°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Dakar 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Amman or Dakar in the Spring?
Both Dakar and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Dakar. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Dakar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Dakar during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 275 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman is generally cooler than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Dakar 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Dakar and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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