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 $460Crete $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Crete is $164. 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 $422Crete $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Crete $124
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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Crete $54
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
- 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 VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $249
- 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 Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Private Guided Trek to Samaria Gorge with Transfer: $706
- Samaria Easy Way Hike From Sfakia with Prive Transfer: $547
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel: $285
- Private Taxi Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Rethymno: $259
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania Airport to Rethymno: $259
- From Rethymnon: Santorini Day Tour with optional transfer: $248
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to MAKRIS GIALOS area: $246
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $245
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Kalyves to Heraklion: $232
- One-Way Private Taxi/Transfer Heraklion to/from Chania: $231
- Private Transfer Between Chania and Heraklion with Rethymno Tour: $223
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 $30Crete $66
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 Night Tour with Local Dinner and Private Transfers: $49
- Dar es Salaam Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
- Market Tour & Cooking Class in Morogoro including Hotel Transfers: $98
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: $32
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $33
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $68
- Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE: $71
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $71
- Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers: $73
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $76
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $80
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $88
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Crete $28
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Nightlife and Local Food Experience in Dar es Salaam: $20
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $39
- 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
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $104
- Stone Town & Spice Tour: $110
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam: $125
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
- Jozani Forest Salaam Cave and Rock Restaurant Tour in Zanzibar: $139
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 days Local Life Experience at Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion: $108
- 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $147
- 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
- Adventure in the South of Crete - Chora Sfakion, Sweet Water & Loutro Village.: $152
- All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from Chania: $300
- Aquaplus Admission Ticket: $35
- Archaeological Museum & Knossos Palace Guided Tour Half Day: $114
- Archaeological Museum Guided Tour Half Day: $63
- Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour: $118
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $194
- Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour: $63
- Balos Lagoon semi private Jeep tour with lunch: $176
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.44Crete $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting: $28
- From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting: $33
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $42
- Authentic Crete Farm & Wine Tasting Experience from Heraklion: $52
- Platanias: Guided Road Trip with Olive Oil and Wine Tastings: $80
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $112
- Private-Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Factory .: $141
- Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting: $175
- E-Bike Tour - Knossos Olive Oil Farm to Winery Wine Tasting: $185
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $188
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $194
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $212
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.