Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Berlin, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dakar or Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Dakar and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Dakar or Berlin? 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: Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Berlin $19
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $245
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $142
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $135
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $142
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $109
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $114
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $32
- Berlin Airport Arrival Transfer to Potsdam Hotels: $174
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $80
- Berlin Airporttransfer, Driver, Chauffeur, Limousinenservice: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Dakar 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 dayDakar $20Berlin $56
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
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Berlin $24
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.22
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.23
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $3.28
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.28
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.77
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.77
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Berlin $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dakar is in Africa and Berlin is in Europe, 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Dakar Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 38% larger than the population of Dakar. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Berlin, 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 Dakar or Berlin?
Berlin 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 Dakar or Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Dakar during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In the summer, Dakar is a little warmer than Berlin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dakar in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Berlin averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Berlin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the summer, Dakar often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Berlin. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Berlin. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Dakar is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Dakar usually receives less rain than Berlin. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Berlin. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. Dakar is much warmer than Berlin in the winter. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In the winter, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in January than Berlin. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Dakar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Dakar is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dakar in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Berlin averages at about 9°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during spring. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Dakar usually receives less rain than Berlin. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Dakar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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