Which place is cheaper, Hue 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 Hue?
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 Hue can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Hue?
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.
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Hue $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Hue is $56. 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 Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Hue $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Hue $44
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Hue? 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 Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Hue $12
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
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $106
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.45
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Short Taxi Ride$0.83
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Full-Day Hue Tour by Military Jeep Including One-Way Transfer to Hoi An: $190
- Golden Bridge Trip with Guide, Lunch &transfer from Chan May Port: $159
- Private Transfer From Hue To Phong Nha: $135
- Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour Private Transfer via Hai Van Pass 1 Way: $125
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- Hoi An: Hue Transfer stop An Bang Ghost town, Hai Van Pass: $122
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $114
- Private Transfer from Hue Phu Bai Airport (HUI) to Chan May Port: $101
- Private Transfer: Hoi An City Center - Hue City Center: $100
- Hue City Tour then transfer to Hoi An or Da Nang by Private Car: $99
- Private car transfer from Hue to Da nang or Hoi An via Hai van Pass: $98
- Hue to Hoi An Private Transfer: Sightseeing with English Driver: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue 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 $33Hue $25
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.58
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.08
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
- Hue Food Tour 5 Delicious Stops for Culinary Exploration: $25
- Walking Street Food tour in Hue: $26
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
- Eat Like a Local with a Local Hue Food Tour : $30
- Hue Night Walking And Street Food Tour: $30
- Home Cooking Class and Dinner with Local Chef in Hue City: $31
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $31
- Hue : Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Hue $11
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Private Insightful City Tour of Dar es Salaam: $34
- Daressalaam city sightseeing private tour: $55
- 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
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $90
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
- Stone Town & Spice Tour: $110
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Dar es Salaam Guided City Experience (Shared Group): $130
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $140
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.39
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.03
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $56
- Day Tour Adventure in Hue and Phong Nha : $200
- Hoi An Guided Bus Tour via 4 Stops from Hue with entry ticket : $18
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Phong Nha and Paradise Caves 2 Day Adventure from Hue: $119
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,980
- 2 Day Nature Tour in Tam Giang Lagoon & Bach Ma National Park: $245
- 2-Day Scenic Adventure from Hue to Phong Nha and Paradise Caves: $129
- 2025 Journey to Paradise Cave — An Adventure's Paradise : $57
- 3,5-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Local Gifts: $28
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Hue $5.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$0.95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Hue, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Hue 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 Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Hue.
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 Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Hue?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Hue, 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 Hue?
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 Hue in the Summer?
Both Hue 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 Hue year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in July than Hue. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Hue, 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 Hue. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun.
In July, Dar es Salaam is generally cooler than Hue. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (77°F), and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Hue in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Hue receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Hue. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Hue in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Hue in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Hue. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Hue. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in January than Hue. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Hue. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dar es Salaam in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Hue averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Hue in the Spring?
Both Hue 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 Hue 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 Hue. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Hue. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Hue during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 27°C (81°F), and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue 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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