Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca?
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.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $463Palma de Mallorca $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $463, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $195. 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 Palma de Mallorca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Palma de Mallorca $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Palma de Mallorca $158
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Palma de Mallorca
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca? 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 Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Palma de Mallorca $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: $35
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $50
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Dar es Salaam Aya Sophia Wildlife, Beach, Lunch and Transfers: $217
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.74
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Bus Ride$1.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala Millor: $193
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Cala d'Or: $193
- Private Transfer from Cala d'Or to Mallorca airport (PMI): $193
- Private Transfer from Colonia de Sant Jordi to Mallorca airport (PMI): $172
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $162
- Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $149
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Calas de Mallorca: $149
- Private transfer in Mallorca from PMI airport: $149
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $140
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera: $140
- Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van: $136
- Private Transfer from Andratx to Mallorca airport (PMI): $132
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca?
Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca 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 $31Palma de Mallorca $88
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 Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Unique self-guided food tour in Sóller, Mallorca: $86
- Unique self-guided food tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca: $86
- Palma de Mallorca Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Dishes: $98
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $109
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $113
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $113
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $137
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $149
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $166
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Palma de Mallorca $39
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- 2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical Tour: $300
- Ancient Bagamoyo City Day Tour: $249
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $250
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour & 360 Degree Revolving Dining Experience: $99
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
- Dar es Salaam City Tour Full Day Adventure with Lunch: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $41
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- (GOYA dive)Blue Cave Private Group Introductory Diving Tour: $65
- 1 Hour Electric Scooter Tour in Palma: $46
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour Through Palma’s Jewish Quarter: $115
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $135
- 4-Hour Private Gourmet Experience in Traditional Mallorcan Finca: $126
- 5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages: $86
- 8-Hour Formentor and Sineu Market with boat trip Tour in Mallorca: $66
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $10
- Adrenaline Tree Top Adventure in Mallorca: $30
- Alcudia Boat Tour Visit Places Only Accessible by Boat: $206
- Alcudia Winecellar Tour with Vineyard Visit, Tasting of 5 Wines: $56
- All City and Sea Segway Tour: $162
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.49Palma de Mallorca $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $54
- The Original Tapas and Wine Tour: $79
- Es Fangar Vertical Wine Tasting Reserva: $80
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $86
- Treurer Oil and wine tasting, olive grove tour and snack: $91
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $178
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Palma de Mallorca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca.
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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Palma de Mallorca, 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 Palma de Mallorca?
Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Palma de Mallorca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Palma de Mallorca in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 334 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. 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 Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 204 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca in the Winter?
Both Palma de Mallorca 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, most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 164 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Palma de Mallorca in the Spring?
Both Palma de Mallorca 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. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Palma de Mallorca in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 210 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 Palma de Mallorca. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Palma de Mallorca 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) | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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