Which place is cheaper, Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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 Da Nang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $55. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Da Nang $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $10
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Dar es salaam Airport Transfer (Private & Group): $60
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $105
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang to Phong Nha by Car–Private Transfer with English Driver: $205
- Scenic Stops to Da Nang and Phong Nha Cave with Car Transfer: $199
- Private Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge with Lunch and Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer Service Between Da Nang and Hue: $129
- Da Nang Airport To Hue Private Transfer: $126
- Private Transfer from Da Nang (DAD) Airport to Quang Ngai: $121
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & My Son Holyland: $113
- Da Nang to Phong Nha Private Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $102
- Private Car Transfer to MY LAI MASSACRE & MY SON HOLYAND: $99
- GOLDEN BRIDGE-COCONUT JUNGLE-HOI AN-NIGHT MARKET-Private Transfer: $98
- Private Transfer from Da Nang to Hue with Hai Van pass stops: $95
- Private Transfer From Hue to Hoi An by Car: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $31Da Nang $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.87
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour: $29
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $35
- Da Nang Food Tour and Bridges Local Motorbike Experience: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Da Nang $13
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 City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $37
- Visit Sinda island with Samrun Marine Tours: $50
- Beach Day Tour with Resort Access: $65
- Nightlife and Local Food Experience in Dar es Salaam: $65
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $82
- Private Tour to Jozani Forest Reserve Half-Day Guided Tour from Zanzibar: $90
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Private Dar es Salaam Experience: Culture & Local Life: $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
- Zanzibar Spice Tour: $109
- Stone Town & Spice Tour: $110
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 1-Day Luxury Ba Na Hills Tour with Golden Bridge & Buffet Lunch: $109
- 1-day Ba Na hills tour from Da Nang: $104
- 1-day Discovering Da Nang city tour: $80
- 2 Days Temple Stay the Unique experience in Pagoda: $31
- 2 Days Tour from Da Nang Vietnam: $200
- 2 day tours of Da Nang city and Hoi An city: $210
- 2 days tour including Golden Bridge, Hoian city, rustic boat ride: $109
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- 50/50 Da Nang & Hoi An City Private Tour ( 11 Hours ): $135
- 5D4N Cultural Tour of Central Vietnam Hoi An Hue and Da Nang City: $285
- 6-hour Discovering Da Nang Adventure: $105
- A Private Tour of Da Nang's Best Explore the Highlights with Jeep: $197
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Da Nang $8.94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Da Nang, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Da Nang is in Asia, 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 Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Da Nang.
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 Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Da Nang?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Da Nang, 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 Da Nang?
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.
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Da Nang in the Summer?
Both Da Nang and Dar es Salaam during the summer 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 Da Nang year-round.
January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in July than Da Nang. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the summer, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Da Nang. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Dar es Salaam is cooler than Da Nang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Da Nang averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Da Nang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Da Nang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Da Nang. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in January than Da Nang. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dar es Salaam this time of the year. In the winter, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Da Nang in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Da Nang in the Spring?
Both Da Nang and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Dar es Salaam. In April, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Da Nang. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Da Nang. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Da Nang during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Da Nang averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Dar es Salaam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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