Which place is cheaper, Delphi 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 Delphi?
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 Delphi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Delphi?
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.
Delphi
Proclaimed to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, Delphi and its ruins exist on the sloping mountainside of Mount Parnassus. With breathtaking views just over the cliffs, one cannot help but marvel at the sweeping valley dotted with olive trees all the way down to the sea. The beauty of it all truly brings one to a place where they understand why Delphi was marked as the center of the earth.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $460Delphi $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Delphi is $147. 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 Delphi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $422Delphi $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Delphi $134
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Delphi
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Delphi? 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 Delphi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Delphi $9.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Delphi?
Prices for flights to both Delphi 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 $30Delphi $72
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 Delphi
For Delphi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking with Lydia, a Greek mom! Farm to table ingredients!: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Delphi $13
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical tour - Full Day. (Ivory and Slaves Trade): $280
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- Car Tour to Mikumi National Park for You: $270
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $160
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $162
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour & 360 Degree Revolving Dining Experience: $99
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
Tours and Activities in Delphi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Delphi.
- Delphi Archaeological Site &Museum ticket with 3D Audiovisual: $46
- Delphi Archaeological Site Self-Guided Audio Tour No Ticket: $9.99
- Delphi Entry Ticket & Virtual Reality Audio Guided Tour: $35
- Delphi Guided Walking Tour and Admission Ticket: $216
- Delphi Self-Guided Tour with 3D Models & Audio (No Ticket): $8.24
- Delphi Self-Guided Tour with 3D Models & Audio (No Ticket): $7.96
- Delphi Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $12
- Delphi Site & Museum with Multilingual 3D Audiovisual Tour: $41
- Delphi Skip-The-Line Private Tour with Archaeological Guide: $241
- Delphi Skip-The-Line Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Admission: $201
- Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio: $33
- Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.44Delphi $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Delphi, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Delphi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Delphi 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 Delphi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delphi 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 Delphi.
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 Delphi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Delphi?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Delphi. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Delphi, 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.