Which place is cheaper, Seville or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Seville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Seville, 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 Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Dakar or Seville? 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: Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Seville $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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $215
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $343
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $386
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $398
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $173
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $20Seville $39
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 Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Seville $31
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 Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Seville $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Seville?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
Both Seville 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, many visitors come to Seville in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Dakar is around the same temperature as Seville. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dakar in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Seville averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the summer, Dakar often gets less sunshine than Seville. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 360 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Dakar is generally a little warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and Seville fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Seville during autumn. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 208 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Dakar usually receives less rain than Seville. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Seville in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Seville. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Seville because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Dakar is much warmer than Seville in the winter. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and Seville fluctuates around 11°C (51°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 Seville. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 173 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville 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, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the spring, Dakar is a little warmer than Seville. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dakar in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Seville averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Seville. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Seville during spring. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 221 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Dakar usually receives less rain than Seville. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Dakar
| Dakar | Seville | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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