Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Dar es Salaam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Rabat can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $44. 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 Rabat in more detail.
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Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Rabat 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.
For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Rabat, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Rabat.
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 Rabat Expensive?.
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Rabat, 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.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Both Rabat and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Rabat. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Rabat. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Rabat averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Both Rabat and Dar es Salaam during the autumn 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Rabat. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Rabat. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
In October, Dar es Salaam is generally a little warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Rabat. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives around the same amount of rain as Rabat. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Rabat in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Rabat. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Rabat. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Rabat. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Rabat averages at about 16°C (60°F).
Dar es Salaam | Rabat | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |