Which place is cheaper, Udaipur 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 Udaipur?
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 Udaipur can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Udaipur?
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.
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Udaipur $36
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Udaipur is $36. 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 Udaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Udaipur $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Udaipur $28
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Udaipur
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Udaipur? 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 Udaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Udaipur $6.22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Dar es salaam Half Day Tour With Transfers: $59
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur Jain Temple: $223
- Private Transfer from Udaipur to Jodhpur with Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur: $213
- Private Transfer from Udaipur to Ahmedabad Airport: $197
- One Way Udaipur To Delhi Transfer: $162
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Delhi: $157
- Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $134
- One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Kumbhalgarh Fort: $113
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $107
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jaisalmer Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $101
- One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
- Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Tour With One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Udaipur?
Prices for flights to both Udaipur 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 $31Udaipur $17
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:
- Market Tour & Cooking Class in Morogoro including Hotel Transfers: $98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Enjoyable,homely & mom 's delicious cooking classes: $14
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Home-Style Vegetarian Rajasthani Cooking Class & Meal in Udaipur: $30
- Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Udaipur $6.30
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $28
- Visit Sinda island with Samrun Marine Tours: $50
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $83
- 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
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $104
- Stone Town & Spice Tour: $110
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
- Private Tour in Historical Dar es Salaam with Lunch: $145
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee$1.05
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Lake Boat Tour$2.11
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Travel With Chinmay"- Ekling JI - Nagda Temple Tour With Taxi: $119
- 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple: $125
- 3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $135
- 6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur: $275
- 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $704
- 8-Day Rajasthan Tour: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Jaipur: $231
- A Bicycle Tour of the Countryside Surrounding Udaipur: $246
- Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
- Authentic Experience-City palace and Folk dance: $55
- Chittorgarh Private Day Tour: $40
- Chittorgarh Trails (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour Udaipur): $89
- Countryside Village Tour- an authentic village visit: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Udaipur $7.85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Udaipur, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Udaipur is in Asia, 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 Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Udaipur.
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 Udaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Udaipur?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Udaipur, 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.