Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
Tanzania PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $458Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $458, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $420Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $840Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Las Vegas $53
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: $35
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $249
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Los Angeles: Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $1,600
- Las Vegas Airport: Party Bus 1-Way Transfer: $329
- Las Vegas Airport Private Luxury Transfer 6 Passenger SUV: $275
- Grand Canyon West Airplane Air Tour from Vegas with transfer: $264
- Round Trip Private Transfer Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas by suv: $245
- Las Vegas Airport LAS Round-Trip Private Transfer in SUV: $224
- From Nellis Dunes ATV Tour with Shuttle Transfer: $200
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Las Vegas by SUV Cadillac Escalade: $200
- Tailored Travel Services Hotels, Tours, and Transfers: $188
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Las Vegas - Round-Trip Transfer: $188
- Manila ATV Mountain Trail Adventure(with Transfers***): $185
- Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Luxury Car: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $30Las Vegas $139
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
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $45
- "Classic Country" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- "Back to the Hits" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $51
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- Chocolate Truffle Making Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Las Vegas $78
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 Architectural Guided Walking Tour and History: $22
- Dar es Salaam Swahili City Walking Tour: $25
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $41
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $83
- Private Dar es salaam City Tour: History,Culture & Local Life: $85
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- 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
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- 1 Euro High-Speed GoKart Race Ticket With Arcade credit Las Vegas: $30
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Antelope Horseshoe :Stargazing Daily tour: $369
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Stargazing & Sunrise: $399
- 2 Hour History Walking Tour of the Strip with Local Historian: $139
- 2 Hour Mob History Tour in Talking GoCar with Mob Museum Entry: $116
- 2-Hour Fremont Walking Tour with Photos and Champagne: $119
- 2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Las Vegas: $99
- 2-Hour Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Las Vegas: $161
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Las Vegas by Night on a Sidecar: $193
- 2-Hour Vegas Strip Walking Tour with Photos,Champagne & Vintage Vegas Goody Bags: $149
- 2-Hours Hiking Night Tour to Strip Views in Las Vegas: $50
- 2018 Mayon Lava Trail - Mayon ATV Adventure: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.42Las Vegas $55
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Downtown Las Vegas Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Las Vegas, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Las Vegas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Las Vegas is in North America, 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 Las Vegas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas.
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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Las Vegas?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Las Vegas, 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.