Which place is cheaper, Calgary 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 Calgary?
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 Calgary can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Calgary?
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.
Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $463Calgary $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $463, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $171. 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 Calgary in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Calgary $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Calgary $142
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Calgary
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Calgary? 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 Calgary Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Calgary $12
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
- Dar es Salaam Aya Sophia Wildlife, Beach, Lunch and Transfers: $217
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $50
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Golden BC: $493
- Black Car Airport Transfers in Bow Valley: $288
- Calgary to Lake Louise private group transfer: $284
- Calgary to Banff Exclusive Private Transfer: $252
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Red Deer: $247
- Calgary YYC Airport to Banff Canmore Private Transfer: $246
- Calgary YYC Airport to Canmore/Banff (Private Transfer): $245
- Calgary Airport: Private Transfer to Kananaskis: $218
- Calgary Airport to Banff (Canmore) | Private Transfer: $211
- Banff (Canmore) to Calgary Airport | Private Transfer: $211
- Banff/Canmore to Calgary or YYC Airport Private Transfer: $208
- Private Transfer to Banff from Calgary or Airport: $202
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Calgary?
Prices for flights to both Calgary 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 $31Calgary $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dar es Salaam
For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dar es Salaam Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
Typical Food Prices in Calgary
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:
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Bread, Chips, Cheese$7.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.
- Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $78
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $124
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $127
- Asian Cooking Class (Includes 6-Course Meal): $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Calgary $15
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Dar es Salaam Walking Tour Old Town, History and Hidden Gems: $15
- Nightlife and Local Food Experience in Dar es Salaam: $20
- Dar es Salaam Swahili City Walking Tour: $25
- Dar es Salaam Masaki Walking Tuk-Tuk Fish Market & Sunset Tour: $30
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $41
- Private Sinda Island Tour Snorkeling Swimming and Nature Walk: $65
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $82
- Zanzibar Spice Farm and Stone Town Tour: $90
- Dar es Salaam Full-Day City Tour and Tanzanian Food Experience: $90
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour & 360 Degree Revolving Dining Experience: $99
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary
Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Stampede Admission (for 2)$21
Tours and Activities in Calgary
Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Tour Drumheller Royal Tyrrell Museum from Calgary: $112
- 1-Day Private Premium Drumheller & Badlands Tour: $246
- 2 Day Guided Tour in Banff National Park: $235
- 3-Day Stampede & Canadian Rockies Tour: $1,691
- 5 Lakes Tour Louise and Moraine Emerald Peyto Takakkaw Falls: $112
- 6-Hour Private City Tour Drive to Calgary Tower: $669
- A Spectacular Audio Tour : Calgary Adventure: $15
- Badlands Small Group Guided Tour: Calgary to Drumheller Dinosaurs: $86
- Badlands Tour: Drumheller with Museum, Hoodoos & Dinosaurs: $93
- Banff & Jasper: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake Peyto Lake Tour: $70
- Banff Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Calgary: $252
- Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.49Calgary $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary
Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- An Epic Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12
- Brewery Tours at Award Winning Venues: $80
- Brewery Tour: $85
- Craft Your Own Gin at Burwood Distillery: $90
- Calgary Brewery Tour: $94
- Calgary to Banff Brewery Tour and Lunch: $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Calgary, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Calgary much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Calgary is in North America, 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 Calgary would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Calgary 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 Calgary.
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 Calgary Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Calgary?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Calgary. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Calgary, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.