Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt?
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 Puerto Montt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt?
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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $493Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $493, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $452Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $904Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt? 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 Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $14Puerto Montt $6.42
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $267
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $83
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 $33Puerto Montt $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Puerto Montt $14
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
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest from Hotel: $190
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano Tour Shore Tour in Private: $660
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.97Puerto Montt $4.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Puerto Montt, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt.
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 Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt 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.
In the summer, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 16°C (60°F)in January.
In Puerto Montt, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the summer, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin January. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Monttin January. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round.
In October, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin April. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin April. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Puerto Montt. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in July.
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 Puerto Monttin July. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Dar es Salaam usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Monttin July. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt 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.
In the spring, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
Dar es Salaam usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Montt during spring. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. It's quite rainy in Dar es Salaam. In April, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Puerto Monttin October. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt 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) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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