Which place is cheaper, Cairo 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 Cairo 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.
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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 Cairo is $17. 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 Cairo in more detail.
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Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
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For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Cairo, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
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 Cairo Expensive?.
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Dar es Salaam. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Cairo, 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.
The summer brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Cairo. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in July than Cairo. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. 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 less sunshine than Cairo. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 350 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam is cooler than Cairo in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Cairo fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Both Cairo 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 Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Cairo. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. 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 Cairo during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 290 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Cairo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Cairo averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Both Cairo 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 Cairo year-round.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in January than Cairo. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Cairo, 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 around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 221 hours of full sun.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Cairo. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Cairo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Dar es Salaam gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Cairo. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Cairo in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Cairo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Dar es Salaam | Cairo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |