Which place is cheaper, Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
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 Lausanne can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Lausanne?
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.
Lausanne
Located on Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the capital city of French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. The slopes of Lake Geneva's shores are known for growing wine, while the city of Lausanne sprawls across three hills. The city is also home to the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, and lakeshore Olympic Park, as well as an old town that dates to medieval times.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
Tanzania PricesLausanne Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Lausanne $319
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Lausanne is $319. 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 Lausanne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Lausanne $159
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Lausanne $318
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Lausanne
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Lausanne? 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 Lausanne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Lausanne $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $250
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $251
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $175
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Lausanne?
Prices for flights to both Lausanne 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 $31Lausanne $125
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lausanne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lausanne.
- Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $222
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Lausanne $44
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 City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $37
- Visit Sinda island with Samrun Marine Tours: $50
- Beach Day Tour with Resort Access: $65
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $82
- 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
- Jozani forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant Tour in Zanzibar: $95
- 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
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (KTL303) - Winter Tour Montreux and Chaplin's World from Lausanne: $181
- Boat cruise from Lausanne to Evian: $57
- Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket: $39
- Chillon Castle & Chaplin's world Tour with cruise from Lausanne: $230
- Coffee and Chocolate Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland: $103
- Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Lausanne: $200
- From Glacier 3000 Experience Tour: $111
- From Glacier 3000 experience and Montreux: $119
- From Gruyères Tour with Train, Chocolate & Cheese: $262
- From Interlaken and Jungfrau Train Experience: $456
- From Montreux, Chaplin, and Chillon Castle Tour: $176
- From Spectacular Schilthorn with 007 Experience: $293
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Lausanne $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Lausanne, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Lausanne much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Lausanne 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 Lausanne would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lausanne 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 Lausanne.
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 Lausanne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Lausanne?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lausanne. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Lausanne, 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.