Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Brisbane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Dakar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Dakar?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $133Dakar $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $133, 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 Brisbane and Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $82Dakar $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $164Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Dakar $5.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.91
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Car: $145
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane Port: $208
- Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $186
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer Service to Brisbane City: $112
- Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotels Private Round-Trip Transfer: $70
- Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Transfer Service: $56
- Brisbane Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Brisbane city: $96
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $52
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $208
- Brisbane To Brisbane Airport or Cruise Transfers: $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $31Dakar $20
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.28
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Cup of Coffee$1.98
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.26
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Ice cream$3.63
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.29
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Japanese Soup$7.60
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Coffee & Muffin$4.62
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Morning Mint Tea$2.31
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.25
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Bread$1.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $165
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.Brisbane $24Dakar $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Audio Tour FREE Ticket: $15
- Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $22
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $23
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $23
- South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: $23
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
- Ultimate Urban Adventure | Clue-Guided Experience: $28
- Themed Adventure Game: $30
- Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original: $32
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 dayBrisbane $51Dakar $9.00
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.91
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Sixpack of Beer$9.25
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Guiness Beer$5.61
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Sixpack of Beer$8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $24
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
- Artisinal Wine Tasting and Local 2-Course Meal: $50
- River Cruise Brewery Tour with Drinks: $65
- Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $104
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $107
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $126
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $131
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $132
- From Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $132
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $134
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Dakar, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Dakar?
Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Dakar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Dakar. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
In the summer, Brisbane is cooler than Dakar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Brisbane in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Dakar averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the summer, Brisbane often gets more sunshine than Dakarin July. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 218 hours of full sun.
Brisbane receives a lot of rain in the summer. Brisbane usually gets more rain in January than Dakarin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 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 JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Dakar in the Autumn?
Both Dakar and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Brisbane is generally cooler than Dakarin October. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 22°C (71°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during autumn. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 260 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Brisbane. In April, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Dakarin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 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 OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Dakar in the Winter?
Both Dakar and Brisbane during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
Brisbane is cooler than Dakar in the winter. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Dakar fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in January.
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the winter, Brisbane often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Dakarin January. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 232 hours of full sun.
Brisbane usually gets more rain in July than Dakarin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Dakar 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Dakar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Dakar. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Brisbane is around the same temperature as Dakar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Brisbane in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Dakar averages at about 21°C (70°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Dakar during spring. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 275 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Dakarin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 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 AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Dakar 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Dakar and Brisbane
| Brisbane | Dakar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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