Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Toronto 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Dakar or Toronto? 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: Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $157
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury SUV: $174
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $152
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $133
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Niagara Falls Guided 9 Hour Day Trip with Round-trip Transfer: $74
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $20Toronto $66
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Toronto $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 Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.31
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.68
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tour: $8.08
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Uncover Quebec's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Dakar. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Toronto. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Dakar is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In the summer, Dakar often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Dakar are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
In the autumn, Dakar is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dakar in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Dakar usually receives less rain than Toronto. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Dakar during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. In January, Dakar is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 22°C (72°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the winter, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
Dakar is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Dakar usually receives less rain than Toronto. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Dakar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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