Which place is cheaper, Crete 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 Crete?
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 Crete can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Crete?
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.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Crete $168
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Crete is $168. 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 Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Crete $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Crete $128
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Crete? 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 Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Crete $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $250
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer: $289
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to CHANIA CITY/ PORT: $284
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to SITIA area- Port- Airport: $272
- Private Taxi Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Rethymno: $258
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania Airport to Rethymno: $258
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to MAKRIS GIALOS area: $247
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $246
- Transfer from Chania airport to Elafonisi up to 3 or vise versa: $243
- One-Way Private Taxi/Transfer Heraklion to/from Chania: $238
- Transfer CHANIA AIRPORT to/from PALEOCHORA: $213
- Private Airport Transfers from Chania Airport to Heraklio one way: $213
- Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit: $198
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete 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 $31Crete $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $69
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $80
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $89
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $101
- Maravel Garden Experience Herbal Tour with Yoga and Dinner: $101
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Crete $29
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 Architectural Guided Walking Tour and History: $22
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $37
- Visit Sinda island with Samrun Marine Tours: $50
- Beach Day Tour with Resort Access: $65
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $82
- 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
- Jozani forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant Tour in Zanzibar: $95
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $104
- Zanzibar Spice Tour: $109
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $148
- 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
- A Private Tour of Wine, Olive Oil Tasting, and Chania Exploration: $182
- All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from Chania: $166
- Aquaplus Admission Ticket: $36
- Archaeological Museum & Knossos Palace Guided Tour Half Day: $117
- Archaeological Museum Guided Tour Half Day: $65
- Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour: $118
- Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno Small Group Winter Tour in Crete: $90
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $195
- Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour: $64
- Best of Heraklion : Knossos - Arch.Museum - City tour: $235
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Crete $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $112
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $189
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $195
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $208
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $213
- Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch: $219
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- Private Wine Tour at Peza Valley - 2 Wineries and Lunch at Peza: $275
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings at Peza Valley (Lunch Included): $296
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Crete, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Crete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Crete 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 Crete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Crete 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 Crete.
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 Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Dar es Salaam or Crete?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Crete, 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.