Which place is cheaper, Granada 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 Granada?
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 Granada can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Granada?
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.
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and cafes, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Granada $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Granada is $171. 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 Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Granada $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Granada $134
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Granada? 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 Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Granada $25
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
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Dar Es Salaam Transfer from Airport Hotel Ferry or Train: $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
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7 Trip Bus Pass$5.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Granada downtown to Málaga airport (Agp): $313
- Private Transfer from Granada Hotels to Seville: $290
- Cordoba and its Mosque from Granada with Semiprivate Transfer: $255
- Alhambra: Premium Excursion with Guaranteed Transfer from Cruises-Malaga: $239
- From Granada; Private transfer to Sierra Nevada (all hotels): $227
- Private Transfer from Motril to Malaga (AGP) airport: $223
- Private Transfer from Salobreña to Malaga (AGP) airport: $196
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $186
- Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $164
- Granada City to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $131
- Via Ferrata Moclín with Transfers: $111
- Granada Private Transfer from Granada Airport to City centre: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada 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 $31Granada $73
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 Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
Typical Food Prices in Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria$2.85
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Sandwich to go$3.42
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Bocadillo & Drink$7.13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at Jardines de Zoraya: $56
- Dinner on a terrace in the Albayzin and a live flamenco show: $63
- Sacromonte Caves Flamenco Show with Dinner: $68
- The Granada Market and Tapas Food Tour: $74
- Dinner with Paella on a Terrace in the Albayzín and Live Flamenco: $75
- Flamenco Show in Granada's Albayzín Cave with Tapas Dinner: $76
- Walking Food Tour: $82
- Spanish cooking class in Granada: $87
- Food Tour in Granada: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Granada $32
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour: $300
- 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
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $160
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $38
Tours and Activities in Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A day in the life of Granada - Private tour with a local: $251
- Adventure Cahorros, Monachil/ Climbing and abseiling Granada: $111
- Adventure in e-MTB: Challenge Pico Veleta at 3398m altitude: $87
- Albaicín & Sacromonte: Tour with Flamenco Show: $33
- Albaicín and Sacromonte Sunset tour + Flamenco show: $68
- Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada: $52
- Albaicin and Sacromonte: Guided tour and sunset at Mirador San Nicolas: $34
- Albaicin guided tour with dogs: $34
- Albayzín: Granada's Albayzín Tour with Food Tasting: $93
- Albayzin and Sacromonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada: $64
- Albayzin and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour in Granada: $16
- Alhambra & Generalife Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour from Motril Port: $213
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Granada $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
- Winefulness wine tasting, mindfulness, and senses that awaken: $47
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Granada: $49
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $54
- Granada Wine Tasting Andalusian Wines Gourmet Pairing: $64
- Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Granada, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Granada 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 Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Granada.
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 Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Granada?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Granada, 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 Granada?
Granada 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 Granada in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Granada because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Granada fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Granada during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 348 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Granada. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Granada 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Granada. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Granada this time of year.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Granada averages at about 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dar es Salaam this time of the year. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Granada. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 213 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Granada. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Granada 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Granada in the Winter?
Both Granada and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Granada for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Granada. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Granada fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Granada during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 171 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives around the same amount of rain as Granada. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Granada receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Granada 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Dar es Salaam during the spring 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. Also, many visitors come to Granada in the spring for the natural beauty.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Granada fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Granada. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 220 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Granada. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Granada 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Granada 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) | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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