Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Dakar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dakar or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dakar or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDakar $61Vienna $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Dakar is $61, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDakar $32Vienna $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDakar $64Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Dakar and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Dakar or Vienna? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dakar $5.37Vienna $20
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 Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $363
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $106
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Car: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Minibus: $220
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Business Car: $55
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $55
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.58
Is it cheaper to fly into Dakar or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $20Vienna $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dakar $14Vienna $41
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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.84
- City Tour with Audio Guide: $5.38
- Self-guided Walking Tour of the Vienna City: $5.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Vienna Cultural Heritage: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $7.27
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.95
- Vienna Emperor Route: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Vienna Historic Center: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.07
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDakar $9.00Vienna $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dakar and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dakar or Vienna?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Dakar and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Dakar as well as Vienna. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In the summer, Dakar is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dakar in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. In the summer, Dakar often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Dakar gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Dakar gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDakar 28°C (82°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Dakar are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Dakar is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Dakar gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Dakar usually receives less rain than Vienna. Dakar gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDakar 28°C (82°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Dakar is much warmer than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Dakar averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. In the winter, Dakar often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Dakar gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Dakar usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDakar 22°C (72°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Dakar or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dakar and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Dakar is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dakar in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dakar usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during spring. Dakar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Dakar usually receives less rain than Vienna. Dakar gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDakar 21°C (70°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Dakar
| Dakar | Vienna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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