Which place is cheaper, Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
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 Lisbon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Lisbon $196
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $196. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Lisbon $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Lisbon $148
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Lisbon $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- 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
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From the Algarve to Lisbon; Guided transfer with extra Wow!: $763
- Transfer to Six Senses Douro Valley from Lisbon: $763
- Full Day Tour - Transfer to Algarve from Lisbon with Stops: $705
- Private Transfer: Seville to Lisbon: $705
- Private Door to Door Transfers from/to (Seville - Lisbon): $587
- Lisbon - Coimbra, Private Transfer & up to 3 Cities visits: $575
- Private Transfer to Porto with stops until 3 cities: $528
- Private Transfer From Algarve To Lisbon By 8 Seats Minibus: $528
- One Way Private Transfer to/from Faro: $505
- Transfer to Porto with Obidos and Nazare: $481
- Algarve to Lisbon Airport Transfer: $470
- Private Transfer Lisbon-Algarve: $370
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $33Lisbon $86
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $29
- Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $29
- Lisbon Exclusive Sunset Cruise – Pizza, Open Bar & Dolphins: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $32
- Sunset DJ Party – Sangria, Pizza & Open Bar : $35
- Traditional Walking Food Tour: $50
- Sangria DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $54
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $57
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $58
- Lisbon Sangria – Exclusive Luxury Cruise with Pizza & Music: $59
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $59
- Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Lisbon $28
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Trade Route & Kaole Ruins: $255
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $140
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour : $300
- Ancient Bagamoyo City Day Tour: $249
- Bagamoyo Adventure, Historical Tour: $238
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bird Watching Tour to Tegetero Forest 2days 1 night: $205
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $164
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Divine Journey : Fatima Full Day Private Tour: $216
- Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos Small Group Tour From Lisbon: $90
- Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle: $30
- Lisbon Romantic Exclusive Tour for 2 at Sunset : $180
- Fatima, Nazare, Obidos, mira de aire cave private tour: $239
- Private Sailing Experience: $180
- Private Walking Tour - Wandering Around Lisbon: $114
- Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour - The real portuguese essence!: $132
- Sintra, Cascais and Estoril Coast with Tickets from Lisbon: $77
- from Sintra half-day sightseeing tour: $205
- Évora Historical Private Tour : $156
- Évora Wine & Heritage Tour from Lisbon : $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $19
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $22
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar (Premium Upgrade Available): $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry: $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $24
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $24
- Portuguese Wine Tasting: $25
- Guided Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif: $28
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $29
- Lisbon Wine Tasting: $29
- A Taste of Wine Tasting Experience: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Lisbon, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Lisbon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Lisbon 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 Lisbon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lisbon 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 Lisbon.
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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Lisbon?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (77°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon 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 Lisbon during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Lisbon in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Lisbon. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Lisbon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Lisbon fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. 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 Lisbon. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 213 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in October than Lisbon. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Lisbon in the Winter?
Both Lisbon 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 Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dar es Salaam in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Lisbon averages at about 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Lisbon during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Lisbon in the Spring?
Both Lisbon 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Lisbon in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 27°C (81°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Lisbon. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 235 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 Lisbon. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon 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 (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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