Which place is cheaper, Santorini 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 Santorini?
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 Santorini can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Santorini?
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.
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Dar es Salaam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $460Santorini $286
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Santorini is $286. 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 Santorini in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $422Santorini $134
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Santorini $268
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Santorini
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Santorini? 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 Santorini Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Santorini $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $5,960
- Santorini - Shore Excursion with Boat Transfer: $200
- Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $165
- Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer: $153
- Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer: $141
- Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers: $135
- Santorini Private transfer up to 8 persons: $129
- Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer: $129
- Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Port To All Destinations: $118
- Private Transfers from/to Santorini Port (Athinios) to/from Oia: $106
- Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers: $106
- Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Santorini?
Prices for flights to both Santorini 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 $30Santorini $109
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Farm to Table Food Tour Experience in Santorini: $94
- Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine: $94
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $100
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $106
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $127
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $129
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $129
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $129
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $141
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $141
- Santorini : Night Hike, Wine Tasting and Dinner: $164
- Small Group Cooking Lesson & Wine Tasting at Award-Winning Winery: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Santorini $40
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical tour - Full Day. (Ivory and Slaves Trade): $280
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- Car Tour to Mikumi National Park for You: $270
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $160
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $162
- 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
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- (5h) Santorini Discovery Private Tour–Oia, Villages & Black Beach: $76
- *AVOID CABLECAR*Santorini's PrivateLuxuryTours-6Hours-Local Guide: $235
- 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $82
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $153
- 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes: $159
- 5 Hour Majestic Santorini Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers: $65
- 5 Hour Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $81
- 5 Hour Tour - Skip Sky Tram Direct Port Pickup: $67
- 5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour: $188
- 6hr PRIVATE Santorini Tour, All Must-see Places plus photos: $265
- A Journey to the Tradition of Santorini SUV Private Tour: $240
- ATV Heart of Santorini Tour: $180
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.44Santorini $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $41
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Top Sights of Santorini with Wine Tasting and Sunset in Oia: $52
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $65
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $91
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $94
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $100
- Santorini Private Wine Tour with Local Wineries & Tastings: $100
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $105
- Guided ATV Tour with Wine Tasting: $106
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $129
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Santorini, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Santorini much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Santorini 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 Santorini would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santorini 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 Santorini.
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 Santorini Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Santorini?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Santorini. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Santorini, 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.