A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dar es Salaam vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Cordoba?

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 Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Cordoba?

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.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Cordoba, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Cordoba is in South 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.

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 Cordoba Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Cordoba?

Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Cordoba, 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 Cordoba?

Cordoba 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 Cordoba in the Summer?

Both Cordoba 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.

Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Cordoba in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F)in January.

It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Cordobain January. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Cordoba in the Autumn?

Both Cordoba 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.

In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Cordoba averages at about 16°C (61°F)in April.

It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Cordobain April. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.

Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Cordoba in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round.

In January, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Cordobain July. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Cordoba in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Cordoba. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Cordoba in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 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 Cordobain October. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Dar es Salaam