Which place is cheaper, Naples 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 Naples?
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 Naples can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Naples?
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.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $460Naples $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Naples is $180. 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 Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $422Naples $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Naples $150
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Naples? 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 Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Naples $24
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
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $249
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.37
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Alibus From Airport$3.42
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Short Taxi Ride$8.37
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Train to Pompeii$3.65
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Taxi$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Private transfer from Naples Airport to Paestum or vice versa: $300
- Pompeii private small group tour - 4 hours including transfers: $294
- Private Transfer from Naples to Positano.: $294
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi: $294
- Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento: $294
- Private transfer from Naples Airport to Maiori: $294
- Private Transfer: Naples Hotel, Airport,Train Station to Positano: $282
- Capri Island: All Inclusive Private Transfer from Naples: $282
- Transfer from Naples to Maiori or Maiori to Naples: $281
- Transfer from Naples to Amalfi (1- 8 PAX): $280
- Private transfer from Naples with stop in Pompeii plus professional tour guide: $276
- Naples to Ravello transfer via 2 hours in Pompeii (or vice versa): $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples 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 $30Naples $78
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
- Market Tour & Cooking Class in Morogoro including Hotel Transfers: $98
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$32
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$55
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Napoli Pizza$8.26
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Dinner$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Pizza and Beyond Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $35
- Naples Official Pizza Making Class & Tiramisu Cooking class: $43
- Naples Official Pasta Making Class & Tiramisu Cooking class: $43
- Pizza and Gelato Making Class: $49
- Eat and Visit Naples City Street Food Tour with Local Expert: $49
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $49
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $49
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide: $49
- Naples Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $49
- Naples Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $53
- Da Michele Experience Pizza Making History and Museum: $53
- Naples Pizza Cooking Class: $56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Naples $34
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Nightlife and Local Food Experience in Dar es Salaam: $20
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $39
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour & 360 Degree Revolving Dining Experience: $99
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $104
- Stone Town & Spice Tour: $110
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam: $125
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
- Jozani Forest Salaam Cave and Rock Restaurant Tour in Zanzibar: $139
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$10
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.70
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Entrance to Pompeii$13
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour to Naples Archeological Museum: $118
- 2-Hour Island Boat Tour with Captain Franco: $49
- 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour in the Heart of Naples: $53
- 2H Group Tour + ticket of Pompeii & Herculaneum UNESCO sites: $106
- 3 Hours Walking Tour: Best of Naples & Veiled Christ: $47
- 4H Naples Historic Center Tour with Underground Ruins Incl.: $99
- A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples: $9.99
- Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Deluxe Group Tour From Naples: $118
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Naples or Salerno with Swimming Stops: $234
- Amalfi Coast Experience from Naples: $147
- Amalfi Coast Positano & Sorrento Signature Group Tour From Naples: $95
- Amalfi Coast Small-Group or Private Tour with Optional Boat Ride: $128
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.44Naples $24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.68
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Beer$4.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $45
- A Walking FOOD & WINE TOUR | Naples: $52
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Experience, Vineyards Tour and Lunch: $69
- Wine Tasting on Mount Vesuvius with lunch: $88
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $106
- Pompeii Tour, Lunch and Vesuvius Wine Tasting: $135
- Pompeii with Wine Tasting and Lunch from Naples: $141
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $141
- Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour: $141
- Pompeii, Vesuvius Hike and Wine Tasting with Lunch from Naples: $153
- Pasta making private course with lunch and wine tasting: $153
- Private Evening Campania Felix Wine Tasting Evening in Naples: $176
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Naples, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Naples much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Naples 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 Naples would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Naples 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 Naples.
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 Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Naples?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Naples, 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 Naples?
Naples 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 Naples in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Naples. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Naples. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (77°F), and Naples fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Naples. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dar es Salaam this time of the year. In the summer, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Naples. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in July than Naples. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Naples in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Naples in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Naples during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Naples. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Naples in the Winter?
Both Naples and Dar es Salaam during the winter 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, most visitors come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Naples. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dar es Salaam in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Naples averages at about 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the winter, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Naples. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in January than Naples. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Naples in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Naples. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Naples because of the activities around the city.
In April, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 27°C (81°F), and Naples fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Naples during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
Dar es Salaam gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Naples. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples 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) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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