Which place is cheaper, Tenerife 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 Tenerife?
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 Tenerife can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Tenerife?
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.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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 $463Tenerife $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $463, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is $178. 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 Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Tenerife $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Tenerife $120
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Tenerife? 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 Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Tenerife $68
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $410
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS)to Tenerife-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $259
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $259
- Departure Private Transfer: Tenerife to Tenerife South Airport TFS by Minibus: $251
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $222
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $222
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $190
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tenerife South Airport TFS to Tenerife by Minibus: $149
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $137
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $129
- Dives Packages with Transfers in Tenerife: $126
- Paragliding tandem flight over Tenerife +Hotel transfer in Adeje: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife 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 $31Tenerife $76
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $39
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $39
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $39
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $56
- Comedy Drag Show Music Hall Tavern with Dinner: $56
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $60
- Teide National Park - Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Experience: $74
- Paella Cooking Class in Tenerife Ancient Canarian Village: $79
- Canarian Cooking Class with Iconic Local Dishes: $79
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $89
- Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks: $90
- Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner: $101
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Tenerife $31
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 Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $341
- 2 hour Buggy Tour in Tenerife with 15 minutes Off-Road: $183
- 2-Hour whale & dolphin watching mini cruise from Puerto Colón: $38
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour: $41
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $64
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $64
- 4-Hour Eco Mountain Safari Tour with Electric Car in Tenerife: $92
- 5D Flying Theater Cinema Experience: $33
- Adeje: 3.5–Hour Professional Fishing Experience: $93
- Adeje: Aqua Club Thermal Spa Entry Ticket: $46
- Adeje: Paratrike Flying Tour with Hotel Pickup and Photos: $159
- Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.49Tenerife $7.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $22
- Volcanic Wine Tour: Heritage Vineyards & Tasting at Tenerife: $33
- Guided Tour Montesdeoca Cheese Factory - Cheese and Wine Tasting: $34
- Guided Tour with 6 Wine Tasting: $46
- Flavors of Mojo Workshop, Wine Tasting and Winery Tour: $86
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $93
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $239
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Tenerife, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Tenerife much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Tenerife 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 Tenerife would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tenerife 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 Tenerife.
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 Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam or Tenerife?
Tenerife 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 Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Tenerife. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round. Also, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Tenerife in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife 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 Tenerife during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Tenerife in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Tenerife. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Tenerife. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Tenerife averages at about 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. 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 Tenerife. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 200 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Tenerife. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife 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 Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Tenerife during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Tenerife receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Tenerife in the Spring?
Both Tenerife 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. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Tenerife in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Tenerife. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tenerife receives 205 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 Tenerife. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife 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) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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