Which place is cheaper, Accra or Dar es Salaam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Accra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Accra is $38. 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 Dar es Salaam and Accra in more detail.
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Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
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For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Accra, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam than you might in Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Accra, 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.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Both Accra and Dar es Salaam during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dar es Salaam because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in July than Accra. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Accra averages at about 25°C (77°F).
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Accra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Accra. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The winter brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Accra. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in January than Accra. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Accra in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Both Accra and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. It's quite rainy in Dar es Salaam. In April, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Accra. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Accra averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Dar es Salaam | Accra | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |