Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Auckland or Dakar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Dakar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Dakar?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $149Dakar $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $149, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $64. 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 Auckland and Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $93Dakar $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $186Dakar $68
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $17Dakar $5.56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$10
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Airport Shuttle$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport Private Transfer: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer Auckland Airport to North Shore or Henderson Luxury Car: $129
- Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Van: $126
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Van: $115
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Sedan Car: $90
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to Downtown hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $147
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Private Transfer to Downtown hotels: $359
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Transfer to North Shore hotels: $332
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer (Individuals and Groups): $111
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer to North Shore or Henderson: $129
- Auckland Airport Taxi: Private Transfer One Direction: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $201
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $267
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $67
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Riu Baobab Hotel (two ways): $84
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $84
- DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $50
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $123
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $28Dakar $20
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$5.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland:: Japanese Home Cooking: $80
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $98
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $99
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $107
- Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $162
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$4.26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $29Dakar $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$35
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$128
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $15
- Join the locals: 2-Hour Precinct Tour of Dealer Art Galleries: $16
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $20
- Skip the Line: Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket: $20
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $24
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $24
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $29
- All Blacks Experience - 'A New Zealand Experience': $36
- Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour: $40
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket: $40
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
- City Highlights Guided Tour: $164
- Pink Lake and Turtle Village Half-Day Tour: $200
- Private City Tour: $114
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $31
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $31
- Day tour in Dakar museum and monument : $145
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $162
- From Dakar/Saly: Half-Day Bandia Wildlife Reserve Tour: $257
- From Pink Lake and Jeep Tour with Hotel Pickup: $400
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $14Dakar $9.33
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ultimate Late Night Bar Crawl: $21
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $106
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $113
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $144
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $153
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $156
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $168
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $171
- Kumeu Wineries / Brewery : $177
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $183
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $186
- Scenic Wine Tastings Tour with Lunch: $214
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Dakar, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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 Auckland or Dakar?
Auckland has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dakar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Auckland or Dakar in the Summer?
Both Dakar and Auckland during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
In January, Auckland is generally cooler than Dakarin July. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 20°C (68°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Auckland. In the summer, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Dakarin July. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 218 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets more rain in January than Dakarin July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Dakar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Dakar. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Auckland is much colder than Dakar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during autumn. Auckland gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 260 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Auckland usually receives more rain than Dakarin October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Dakar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Dakar. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
In the winter, Auckland is much colder than Dakar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Auckland in July average around 11°C (52°F), and Dakar averages at about 22°C (72°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. In the winter, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Dakarin January. Auckland gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 232 hours of full sun.
Auckland receives a lot of rain in the winter. Auckland usually gets more rain in July than Dakarin January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Dakar 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Dakar in the Spring?
Both Dakar and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Auckland is generally cooler than Dakarin April. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 14°C (58°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during spring. Auckland gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 275 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Auckland usually receives more rain than Dakarin April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Dakar 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Dakar and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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