Which place is cheaper, Mykonos 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 Mykonos?
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 Mykonos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Mykonos?
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.
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Mykonos $317
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Mykonos is $317. 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 Mykonos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Mykonos $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Mykonos $172
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Mykonos
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Mykonos? 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 Mykonos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Mykonos $28
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: $10
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $250
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)$6.52
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Taxi to Kalafatis$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- Private Catamaran Cruise w/ Food, Drinks & Transfer: $880
- Private Speedboat Transfer to Scorpios Beach Club in Mykonos: $296
- Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $237
- Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $237
- Mykonos Airport Arrival Private Stress-Free Transfer: $237
- ❖ Private Island Tour with Transfers and Greek Meal: $235
- Private Transfer: From Scorpios to your hotel with mini bus: $223
- Mykonos Private Long Distance Transfer Up To 12 Persons: $221
- Transfer in Mykonos: $213
- Private Transfer: Mykonos Town to your Villa with mini bus: $211
- Private Transfer: From Scorpios to your Villa with mini bus: $211
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Mykonos?
Prices for flights to both Mykonos 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 $31Mykonos $96
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones$5.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Souvlaki Cooking Class in Mykonos: $107
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $117
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Shared Group Cooking Class at Home of Mykonian Family in Mikonos: $118
- Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family: $118
- Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Mykonos $26
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 Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Μykonos Private 360 Photo and Video Tour Perfect for Social Media: $89
- "Mykonos Private Tour: Town Wonders & Beach Break: $236
- 2 Hours Gems of Mykonos Private Tour: $98
- 2 Hours Private Mykonos Tour Coastal Highlights: $142
- 2 Hours in Mykonos, The Essential Express Tour: $39
- 2 Hours walking tour in Mykonos Town: $141
- 3 Hour Mykonos Tour: $178
- 3 Hours Private Sunset Tour in Greece with Free Drinks & Snacks: $284
- 3-Hour Mykonos Best Beaches Yacht Cruise: $94
- 3-Hour Private Mykonos Highlights Tour: $178
- 3-Hours Private Mykonos Explorer Tour: $172
- 4 Hour Mykonos Tour Designed Especially for Cruise Passengers: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Mykonos $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $52
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Mykonos, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Mykonos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Mykonos 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 Mykonos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mykonos 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 Mykonos.
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 Mykonos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Mykonos?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Mykonos, 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.