Which place is cheaper, Seattle or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Seattle?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Seattle, 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 Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Seattle $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $205. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Dakar or Seattle? 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: Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Seattle $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Luxury Van: $115
- Departure Private Transfer: Seattle to Seattle Airport SEA in Luxury Van: $115
- From Seattle Airport - Transfer to Hotel & Homes: $175
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- From Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer: $145
- One-Way Transfer: Cruise Piers to Airport : $28
- One-Way Transfer: SeaTac Hotels to Seattle Cruise Terminals : $33
- Private Arrival Transfer In Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) : $40
- Private One-way Airport Transfer(Seattle Airport To/From Seattle): $58
- Private Transfer Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle center or port by Minibus or SUV: $195
- Private Transfer from Seattle (SEA) Airport to Seattle City: $133
- Private Transfer from Seattle hotels to Smith Cove Terminal : $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $20Seattle $51
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 Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Secret Food Tours Seattle: $65
- Seattle Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours: $67
- Eat Around the World Seattle Food Tour: $69
- International District Food Tour: $69
- Street Food Tour of South Lake Union: $75
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $85
- Pike Place Market Food Tour: $99
- Small Group Cooking Class: $138
- Private Seattle Cooking Class with a Chef in Her Home: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Seattle $16
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
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Space Needle Park Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.49
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Seattle by Crazy Dash: $10
- Downtown Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Seattle Mariners Baseball Game Ticket at T Mobile Park: $15
- Seattle bakery walk tour: $19
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Smith Tower Straight Up Observatory Access Ticket: $22
- Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour: $26
- MoPOP Entry Ticket: $27
- Woodland Park Zoo Day Admission Ticket: $28
- Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Seattle $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $38
- Where the Hops Grow! Yakima Brewery Tour : $40
- Woodinville Wine Country: Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Woodinville Wine Country: Artisan Hill Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour : $120
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $262
- Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour: $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Seattle?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Seattle, 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 Seattle?
Seattle 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 Seattle in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Seattle. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seattle this time of year.
In July, Dakar is generally a little warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 67°F (19°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seattle this time of the year. In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives less sunshine than Seattle during summer. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dakar usually receives more rain than Seattle. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Seattle 67°F (19°C)
Should I visit Dakar or Seattle in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Seattle. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Seattle for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Dakar is much warmer than Seattle in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Seattle fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In the autumn, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 143 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in October than Seattle. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Seattle 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Dakar or Seattle in the Winter?
Both Seattle and Dakar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Seattle in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Dakar is much warmer than Seattle. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dakar in January average around 22°C (72°F), and Seattle averages at about 42°F (5°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during winter. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seattle. In January, Dakar usually receives less rain than Seattle. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 5.4 inches (136 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Seattle 42°F (5°C)
Should I visit Dakar or Seattle in the Spring?
Both Seattle and Dakar during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Seattle for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Dakar is generally much warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 21°C (70°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
In Seattle, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the spring, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 212 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in April than Seattle. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Seattle 51°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Seattle and Dakar
| Dakar | Seattle | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
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