Which place is cheaper, Lima 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 Lima?
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 Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Lima?
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.
Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Lima is $95. 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 Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Lima? 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 Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Lima $6.06
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 Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.73
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Taxi Ride$5.73
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Short Taxi Ride$4.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $59
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima J Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Private Lima Airport Transfer - Minivan 24hrs: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima 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 $33Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.59
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Ice cream$3.73
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Coffee$3.15
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Donut$1.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Lima $9.15
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 Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)$17
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Movie Tickets$2.44
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Lima $5.95
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$7.71
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Beer$4.30
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Cocktail$3.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Lima, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Lima is in South 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 Lima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lima 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 Lima.
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 Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Dar es Salaam. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Lima, 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 Lima?
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 Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima 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 Lima year-round.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the summer, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Lima. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Lima. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 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 Lima during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Lima. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 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 Lima. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima 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) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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