Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Dar es Salaam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Bangkok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Bangkok?
Dar es Salaam
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.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Bangkok $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $105. 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 Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Bangkok $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Bangkok $100
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Bangkok? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Bangkok $6.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $106
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.51
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Skytrain Ticket$5.02
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$1.00
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Ferry Ride$0.82
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Taxi From Airport$7.85
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Short Taxi Ride$2.83
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Boat Taxi$1.57
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Trains to airport$5.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Private Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Trat: $237
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Aranyaprathet: $219
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Rayong: $204
- Ayutthaya Tour with Premium Transfer & MICHELIN Lunch: $195
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Pranburi: $191
- Bangkok Airport DMK to Kanchanaburi Round Trip Private Transfer: $191
- Private Transfer Bangkok to Koh Chang Pier: $186
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Kanchanaburi: $179
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Chanthaburi: $179
- Private Transfer from Ayutthaya to Nakhon Ratchasima: $167
- Luxury VIP Transfer: Bangkok ↔ Pattaya in Majesty Platinum+ Van: $156
- Join Cycling in Bangkok (5 hrs) by Private Transfer: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $33Bangkok $36
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$28
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.28
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.41
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.94
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.28
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Pad Thai$2.20
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $22
- Viva Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $24
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $27
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $28
- Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $28
- Royal Princess Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise from Bangkok: $31
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $31
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $31
- Luxury Riverside Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River Bangkok: $33
- Scenic Bangkok Unicorn Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River: $33
- White Lotus Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok: $35
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Bangkok $18
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Private Insightful City Tour of Dar es Salaam: $34
- Daressalaam city sightseeing private tour: $55
- Private Tour to Jozani Forest Reserve Half-Day Guided Tour from Zanzibar: $90
- The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam : $90
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $90
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
- Stone Town & Spice Tour: $110
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Dar es Salaam Guided City Experience (Shared Group): $130
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $140
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$5.02
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.57
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.28
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$75
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Fish Pedicure$4.71
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.14
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Siriraj Museum (2)$13
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok: $123
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok Hindu Landmark Tour with Grand Palace, Temples & Lunch: $166
- Damnoen Floating Market & Optional Erawan Water Waterfall Tour: $105
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $159
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $57
- Private Half-Day Bangkok City Tour explore The Grand Palace: $144
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $130
- 12-Hour Private Tour: Top Pattaya Attractions & Beach : $139
- 2 Days Pattaya Sunset Boat Party Tour: $142
- 2 Hour Electric Tuk Tuk Cultural Tour of Bangkok: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Bangkok $5.65
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Original Bangkok Pub Crawl: $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Bangkok, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Bangkok is in Asia, 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 Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Bangkok.
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 Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Dar es Salaam. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Bangkok, 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 Dar es Salaam or Bangkok?
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.
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Bangkok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Bangkok. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bangkok. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in July than Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dar es Salaam this time of the year. In the summer, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam is cooler than Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Bangkok in the Autumn?
Both Bangkok and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Bangkok in the Winter?
Both Bangkok and Dar es Salaam during the winter 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 Bangkok year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in January than Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the winter, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Bangkok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Bangkok. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Bangkok during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Dar es Salaam is cooler than Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Dar es Salaam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 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) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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