A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dar es Salaam vs. Tampere for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Tampere?

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 Tampere can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Tampere?

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.

Tampere

Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It sits between Nasijarvi Lake and Pyhajarvi Lake, with the Tammerkoski rapids in between. It is one of the larger Finnish cities, with more than 200,000 inhabitants, but Tampere has managed to keep the small town feel. The city center is compact in size, and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. The city is located on a scenic spot on a narrow isthmus. The Tammerkoski rapids and their riverbanks form the backdrop for the old industrial buildings, and ridges formed thousands of years ago by ancient seas and retreating ice offer fantastic views over the two lakes. Original architecture and innovative urban development blend together to please both viewers and users of the built environment. Enjoy the surrounding lakes on peaceful rowboat trips or on cruises on larger vessels, or concentrate on the urban sights from a sightseeing bus. Regenerated industrial buildings now house quirky museums, enticing shops, pubs, cinemas and cafes. Tampere has a down-to-earth vitality that makes it a favorite for many visitors.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Tampere, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Tampere much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Tampere 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 Tampere would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tampere 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 Tampere.

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 Tampere Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Tampere?

Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Tampere. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Tampere, 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 Tampere?

Tampere 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 Tampere in the Summer?

Both Tampere 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.

In the summer, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Tampere. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Tampere averages at about 16°C (61°F).

It's quite sunny in Tampere. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Tampere during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Tampere receives 247 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Tampere. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tampere receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Tampere in the Autumn?

Both Tampere 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.

In October, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Tampere. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Tampere fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).

It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Tampere. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tampere receives 81 hours of full sun.

Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Tampere. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tampere receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Tampere in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Tampere. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round.

Tampere can get quite cold in the winter. Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Tampere in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Tampere fluctuates around -7°C (19°F).

In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Tampere during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Tampere receives 37 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Tampere. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Tampere receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Tampere in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Tampere. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Tampere can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Tampere. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Tampere averages at about 3°C (38°F).

In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Tampere. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tampere receives 174 hours of full sun.

Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Tampere. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Tampere receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Tampere and Dar es Salaam