Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Arusha?
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 Arusha or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Arusha and Salzburg can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Arusha or Salzburg?
Arusha
Arusha is a city in East Africa's Tanzania, located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It’s a gateway to safari destinations and to Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometers northeast. To the west lies Serengeti National Park, home to wildlife including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and leopards. Annual migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing its plains. Arusha is Tanzania’s gateway to the northern circuit of stellar national parks and the starting point of many a memorable safari. It’s also a large, sprawling city which offers a nice break from the rigors of life on the African road – it has excellent places to stay and eat and, for the most part, it’s lush and green and enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year. Arusha is a great destination, and you're sure to enjoy your time here, no matter what your interests are.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Tanzania, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayArusha $189Salzburg $214
The average daily cost (per person) in Arusha is $189, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $214. 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 Arusha and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personArusha $126Salzburg $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomArusha $252Salzburg $212
Compare Hotels in Arusha and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Arusha or Salzburg? 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: Arusha Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Arusha $13Salzburg $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arusha
Also for Arusha, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arusha Airport and Hotel Transfer: $35
- Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha Private Transfer: $59
- Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City Center Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha City Private Transfer: $120
- Moshi - Arusha Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Transfer from Munich to Salzburg with 2 hours of sightseeing: $308
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $506
- Salzburg Airport to Zell am See Private Ski Transfer: $143
- Salzburg Airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm Private Ski Transfer: $149
- Salzburg Airport to Kitzbühel Private Ski Transfer: $143
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $99
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $116
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $99
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $164
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $164
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Zell am See ski area: $259
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Passau with Local English Speaking Driver: $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Arusha or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Arusha 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 dayArusha $40Salzburg $83
Typical Food Prices in Arusha
For Arusha, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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A Quick Lunch (for 2)$2.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arusha
For Arusha, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- NGO Lifted Strong - Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class: $50
- Local Tanzanian Food Cooking Class by Kingstone Asilia (Arusha): $55
- Homestay + Cooking + Animal Care + Fruit Harvesting + Much More: $194
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $70
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $70
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $76
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $99
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $99
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $132
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $156
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Arusha $44Salzburg $34
Tours and Activities in Arusha
For Arusha, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Arusha Guided Tour: Culture, History, Markets & Hidden Gems: $17
- Guided Arusha town tour with market visit,shopping, and city walk: $17
- Arusha Guided City Tour &Hotel Pickup (History, Culture &Market: $21
- Arusha City Tour: Where Continents Collide & Cultures Dance: $30
- Arusha Town Tour: $30
- Street Food and Community Walking Tour: $30
- Private Local Market Tour in Tengeru: $35
- Mountain Bike Tour of the Foothills of Mount Meru: $40
- 4 Hours Cycling Tour in Shimo La Mungu Crater: $50
- Coffee tour and Buffet Lunch with Kingstone Asilia (Arusha): $55
- Arusha Nightlife Tour: $60
- Arusha A Walking City Tour Museum Culture and Everyday Life: $60
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $257
- Bad Ischl Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.34
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $198
- Christmas Markets Tour with St.Gilgen + St.Wolfgang + Hallstatt: $174
- City Walking Tour in Salzburg with Historic Sites: $23
- DomQuartier Salzburg Residence and Cathedral Private Tour: $244
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $235
- Explore Hitlers Mountain World War II Tour: $140
- Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour: $163
- Full-Day Minivan Tour From Salzburg to Hallstatt with 5 Fingers,Lakes&Mountains: $163
- Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg: $99
- Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayArusha $10Salzburg $30
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $44
When comparing the travel costs between Arusha and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Arusha is in Africa and Salzburg is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Arusha Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Arusha or Salzburg?
Arusha has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Arusha and Salzburg, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.