Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Dakar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Dakar can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Dakar?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
Dakar
Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Dakar $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $61. 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 Kyoto and Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Dakar $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto or Dakar? 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Dakar $5.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $572
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $505
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $327
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $211
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Transfer - Dakar <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $197
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Dakar $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $47
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $58
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
Typical Food Prices in Dakar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:
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Breakfast$4.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.
- Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Dakar $14
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.15
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.14
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.54
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.54
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.54
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour. Up to 6 people!: $6.54
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.19
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.61
Tours and Activities in Dakar
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $30
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $31
- Accro Baobab Adventure Ticket Entry: $38
- Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
- Private City Tour: $109
- Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $109
- Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
- Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
- From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake: $138
- Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
- Full-Day Private Dakar City Tour : $142
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Dakar $9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $84
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Dakar, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto is in Asia and Dakar is in Africa, 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 Dakar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dakar 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto than you might in Dakar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 70% larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto and Dakar, 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 Kyoto or Dakar?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dakar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kyoto or Dakar in the Summer?
Both Dakar and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Kyoto is generally around the same temperature as Dakar. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 27°C (81°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Dakar. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 218 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Dakar. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Dakar in the Autumn?
Both Dakar and Kyoto during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
Kyoto is much colder than Dakar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Dakar, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Dakar. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 260 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets more rain in October than Dakar. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Dakar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Dakar. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Kyoto in the winter. In the winter, Kyoto is much colder than Dakar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kyoto in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Dakar averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dakar this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Dakar during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Dakar receives 232 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Dakar. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Dakar 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Dakar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Dakar. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
In April, Kyoto is generally cooler than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 14°C (58°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dakar. In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Dakar. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dakar receives 275 hours of full sun.
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the spring. Kyoto usually gets more rain in April than Dakar. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Dakar 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Dakar and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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