A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kampala vs. Dakar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Kampala Prices
  Dakar Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Kampala $54
  Dakar $44

The average daily cost (per person) in Kampala is $54, while the average daily cost in Dakar 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kampala and Dakar in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Kampala $46
  Dakar $23
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Kampala $92
  Dakar $46

Compare Hotels in Kampala and Dakar

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Kampala $1.95
  Dakar $3.86

Typical Local Transportation prices in Kampala

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kampala are as follows:

• Taxi around town
  $3.90

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:

• Private Transfer from Kampala to Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda: $146

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:

• DSS Airport to Dakar City Private Transfer: $89
• Departure Private Transfer to Dakar Airport DSS by Sedan, Minivan or Minibus: $79
• Private Transfer from Dakar to Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS): $233
• Saly: DSS Airport to Saly Private Transfer: $71

Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Dakar?

Prices for flights to both Dakar and Kampala 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Kampala $6.57
  Dakar $14

Typical Food prices in Kampala

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Kampala:

• Lunch for 2
  $1.56

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kampala.

• Cooking class for typical Ugandan food: $31
• Private Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
• Cooking Class With a Local (Kampala, Jinja, Entebbe - 4 Hours): $56
• Kampala City Walking Food Tour: $77
• Night-time Boda Boda Street Food Tour: $91
• Fishing Village Food Tour & Luwombo Stop: $102
• Amazing Race - Food Tour: $103
• Kampala cooking tour: $133
• Half-day Kampala City Tour and Traditional Dance Show with Dinner (7-Hours): $147
• Kampala food tour: $205

Typical Food prices in Dakar

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:

• Breakfast
  $3.69

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Kampala -
  Dakar $9.79

Tours and Activities in Kampala

Here are a few actual costs in Kampala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Free Female Guided Walking Tours Kampala (3 Hours): $10
• Uganda Community Tour: $15
• Banange Brewing Company Tour: $15
• African Fabric Market Tour: $18
• Private 3-Hour Uganda Craft Shopping Tour from Entebbe: $20
• Running City Tour of Kampala at Dawn (7 KMs | Sundays): $20
• The food experience - Authentic Ugandan food: $21
• Kampala Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Optional Gaddafi Mosque Visit: $25
• Like a Local Food Tasting & Cultural Tour (6 Hours): $26
• Steve Kampala Walking tours: $27
• 3 Hours Walking Tour in Kampala: $27
• 3 Hours Kampala Walking Tour: $28

Tours and Activities in Dakar

Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Dakar Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $31
• Private Half-Day Dakar City Tour: Layover tour: $114
• Half-Day Dakar City Tour: $128
• Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $135
• Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour: $147
• Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $147
• Half Day Private Tour at Bandia Animals Reserve: $149
• Dakar CITY TOUR: $149
• Full- Day Goree And Dakar City Tour: $203
• A Fun tour of the vibrant and busy Dakar City: $205
• Half Day Tour : Explore Goree island: $213
• From Dakar/Saly: Half-Day Bandia Wildlife Reserve Tour: $246

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Kampala -
  Dakar $6.48

Sample the Local Flavors in Kampala

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kampala:

• Pub Crawl Kampala (6 Hours): $20
• Kampala Pub Crawl: $60