Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Dakar or Hamburg? 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Hamburg $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Car: $134
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $92
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $42
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $77
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $98
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $20Hamburg $37
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 Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Hamburg $42
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: $30
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $31
- Accro Baobab Adventure Ticket Entry: $38
- Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
- Private City Tour: $109
- Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $109
- Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
- Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
- From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake: $138
- Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
- Full-Day Private Dakar City Tour : $142
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $159
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Historic Treasure: 'Speicherstadt' "FREE TOURS'" Hamburg: $2.58
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.22
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.23
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.23
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.23
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.28
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Hamburg $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Hamburg?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Dakar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Dakar is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Hamburg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hamburg during summer. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dakar usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Dakar during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Dakar is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the autumn, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. In the winter, Dakar is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dakar in January average around 22°C (72°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dakar usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Hamburg. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Dakar is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 21°C (70°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In the spring, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg 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 (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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