Which place is cheaper, Berlin 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 Berlin?
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 Berlin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Berlin $203
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $203. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Berlin $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Berlin $148
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Berlin? 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Berlin $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $249
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $104
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Dar es salaam Airport Transfer (Private & Group): $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.62
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Bahn Ticket$3.48
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Short Taxi Ride$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to Hanover or Hanover to Berlin: $896
- Vienna: Private transfer Berlin to Vienna: $797
- private transfer to Prague or from Prague to Berlin: $686
- Private transfer to Dresden or Dresden to Berlin: $605
- Private Minivan Transfer with Driver and Guide: $524
- Private Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $399
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $286
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $281
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $262
- Private Transfer From Berlin City to Hamburg City: $261
- Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace Private Tour & Transfers: $242
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $31Berlin $104
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.80
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Turkish Sandwich$2.32
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Currywurst$2.32
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2 Pho Noodles$10
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$70
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Mauer Park (2)$13
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Coffees at Impala$9.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy Show with Free Pizza and Free Shots: $17
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $51
- Berlin Mitte Culinary – The Food Tour: $57
- Berlin Food Tour: Taste the Best with a Full Meal & Beer: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Disco - Acrobatics Dinner and Dance - Variety Theater in Berlin: $79
- Candlelight dinner for two – Italian night in Berlin: $81
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $83
- Kreuzberg Food Tour – Five Courses in Wrangelkiez: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Berlin $26
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour: $300
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Car Tour to Mikumi National Park for You: $270
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $160
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
- Dar es Salaam City Tour Full Day Adventure with Lunch: $180
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $36
- Dar es Salaam City tour and Beach Leisure - 9 hours: $250
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$23
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- "Rock around the Clock" - The Fifties Special Ticket: $58
- 2 Hours Berlin E-Scooter Tour: $64
- 2-H Fabulous Berlin Historical Guided Fat Tire Tour: $76
- 2-Hour Luxurious Private VIP - Berlin Fat Tire Tour: $99
- 3 Hours Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $99
- 5h Berlin private Tour with Guide, Chauffeur & Photographer: $640
- 5h Potsdam private tour with Guide, Chauffeur & Photographer: $652
- AXE THROWING EXPERIENCE IN BERLIN: $29
- Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour: $179
- Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour: $179
- All-in-One Berlin Highlights on Foot: Private Walking Tour: $217
- Alternative Berlin / Street art tour - Private group: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Berlin $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Pub Crawl, Bars, Beats & Insider Stories: $11
- Pub Crawl & Party with Free Shots & VIP Club Access: $12
- Alternative Berlin Pub Crawl: $12
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $17
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin show ticket: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $22
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $23
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $29
- Sip Up Comedy - Stand Up Comedy with Wine Tasting: $31
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Berlin, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Berlin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Berlin 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 Berlin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Berlin 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 Berlin.
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 Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Dar es Salaam. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Berlin, 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 Berlin?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dar es Salaam experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Berlin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Berlin averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Berlin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Berlin during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Berlin. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Dar es Salaam during the autumn 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. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Berlin. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Berlin can be very cold during winter. Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Berlin in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Berlin. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Berlin. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Berlin because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Berlin averages at about 9°C (47°F).
In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Berlin. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Berlin. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin 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) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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