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

Should you visit Bangkok or Dakar?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Dakar 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: Bangkok or Dakar?

Bangkok

Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.


Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Bangkok?

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 Bangkok is $98, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $73. 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 Bangkok and Dakar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangkok $47
    Dakar $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangkok $94
    Dakar $62
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Dakar

Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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 Bangkok


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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangkok $6.11
    Dakar $5.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk to bus station
    $2.37
  • Skytrain Ticket
    $4.73
  • Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
    $0.95
  • Ferry Ride
    $0.77
  • Taxi From Airport
    $7.40
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $2.66
  • Boat Taxi
    $1.48
  • Trains to airport
    $4.73

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

  • Affordable Bangkok Airport Transfer: $22
  • Airport Transfer: Don Mueang/Suvarnabhumi ⇄ Bangkok City: $51
  • Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $24
  • Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $128
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City Business MPV: $20
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City by Sedan Car: $17
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $92
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok in Business Car: $58
  • Ayutthaya Cultural Triangle City Tour with Transfer: $63
  • Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer: $25
  • Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer: $38
  • Ayutthaya Heritage Cultural Triangle by ATV With Transfer: $71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:

  • Blaise Diagne Intl Airport (DSS) to Dakar hotels - Round-Trp Private Transfer: $148
  • Airport Transfer - Aéroport international Blaise Diagne to Dakar: $116
  • Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $203
  • DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $116
  • DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $48
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $90
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Riu Baobab Hotel (two ways): $90
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions): $77
  • Private Transfer from Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) to Dakar: $190
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $63

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Dakar?

Prices for flights to both Dakar and Bangkok 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
    Bangkok $34
    Dakar $33
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok

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


  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
    $27
  • Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
    $5.92
  • 2 Rotis (Bread)
    $1.33
  • Mango & Sticky Rice
    $0.89
  • Lunch at KFC (for Two)
    $5.92
  • Pad Thai
    $2.07
  • Airport Lunch for 2
    $16
  • Lunch for 2
    $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

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

  • Homies Thai Cooking Experience: $19
  • White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
  • Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
  • CHAR Rooftop Bar Dinner and Drinks: $24
  • Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: $24
  • River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $25
  • Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $25
  • Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $27
  • Smile Riverside Dinner Cruise: $27
  • Unicorn Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $27
  • Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
  • Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $27

Typical Food Prices in Dakar

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


  • Breakfast
    $3.95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangkok $17
    Dakar $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok

Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Movie Ticket
    $4.73
  • Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
    $10
  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
    $1.48
  • Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
    $5.92
  • Club Cover Charge
    $11
  • Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
    $71
  • Fish Pedicure
    $4.44
  • Wat Pho entrance ticket
    $2.96
  • Siriraj Museum (2)
    $12

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

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

  • Bangkok Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Urban Adventure: $0.97
  • Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.00
  • Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
  • Mad Monkey Bangkok City Session - Walking Tour: $5.35
  • Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
  • Chinatown Mystery Quest Experience in Bangkok: $6.85
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Bangkok's Most Picturesque Sights: $6.99
  • Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $8.68
  • Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $10
  • Wat Arun Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10

Tours and Activities in Dakar

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

  • Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $29
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $29
  • Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $30
  • discover the magic of this city on our guided tour: $31
  • Discover the Magic of Dakar in a Guided Tour: $32
  • From Dakar or Saly: Gorée Island Half-Day Private Tour: $99
  • Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
  • Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $106
  • Private City Tour: $108
  • Dakar City Tour and Goree island (from 3 people): $127
  • Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
  • Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangkok $5.32
    Dakar $8.66
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.18

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

  • Mad Monkey Bangkok Pub Crawl: $18
  • Pub Crawl: $21
  • Bangkok After Dark: Pub Crawl Adventure: $30


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Dakar, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok 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 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Dakar?

Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Dakar. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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 Bangkok or Dakar?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Bangkok or Dakar in the Summer?

Both Dakar and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In July, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Dakar. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

It's quite sunny in Dakar. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 218 hours of full sun in the summer.

Bangkok is around the same temperature as Dakar in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bangkok 29°C (84°F) 
    Dakar 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Bangkok or Dakar in the Autumn?

Both Dakar and Bangkok during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.

November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Dakar. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets less sunshine than Dakar. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 260 hours of full sun.

In the autumn, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Dakar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Dakar averages at about 28°C (82°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bangkok 28°C (83°F) 
    Dakar 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Bangkok or Dakar in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Dakar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Dakar. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Dakar during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 232 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Bangkok is generally a little warmer than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bangkok 27°C (80°F) 
    Dakar 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Bangkok or Dakar in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Dakar. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.

May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. Bangkok usually gets more rain in April than Dakar. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 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. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the spring, Bangkok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Dakar. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 275 hours of full sun.

Bangkok is a little warmer than Dakar in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Dakar fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bangkok 31°C (87°F) 
    Dakar 21°C (70°F)

Typical Weather for Dakar and Bangkok

Bangkok Dakar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 29°C (85°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 31°C (87°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 29°C (85°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 29°C (84°F) 155 mm (6.1 in) 28°C (82°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 197 mm (7.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Sep 28°C (83°F) 344 mm (13.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Oct 28°C (83°F) 242 mm (9.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)