Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Montreal, 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 Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Montreal
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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: Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Montreal $21
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $223
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $20Montreal $36
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 Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Montreal $21
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 Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal is in North America, 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 32% larger than the population of Dakar. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Montreal 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 Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal 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.
In July, Dakar is generally a little warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the summer, Dakar often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
Dakar is much warmer than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Dakar usually receives less rain than Montreal. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Montreal. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. In the winter, Dakar is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dakar in January average around 22°C (72°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°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 Montreal. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Dakar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
In April, Dakar is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 21°C (70°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Dakar usually receives less rain than Montreal. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Dakar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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