Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Dakar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Dakar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Dakar?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Dakar $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, 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 Luxor and Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Dakar $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Dakar $5.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Hot Air Balloon, Luxor Museum and Mummification with Transfer: $80
- Luxor Airport Transfer : $15
- Luxor airport transfer : $25
- Luxor airport transfer To any place in the East Bank: $12
- Private Transfer From Luxor to Aswan: $73
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada : $140
- 4- Hours Private Transfer With Driver In Luxor : $20
- Airport Shuttles private Transfer to your Hotel/ Nile Cruise Boat: $10
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $27
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $21
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $6.40
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: $209
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $5.83Dakar $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
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$4.07
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.Luxor $6.74Dakar $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.74
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ramesseum Mortuary Temple of Ramses II Entry Ticket: $4.56
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Mummification Museum Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- See the Valley of the Kings & More: Shared Tour (All-Inclusive): $8.80
- Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple Private Day Tour : $8.95
- Explore Luxor temple and City Private Tour by Flucca: $9.00
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Tickets : $9.20
- Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
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: $108
- 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: $136
- 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 dayLuxor $2.26Dakar $8.92
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Dakar, we can see that Dakar is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Dakar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dakar than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Dakar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Luxor or Dakar in the Summer?
Both Dakar and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Dakar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Dakar. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Dakar in the Autumn?
Both Dakar and Luxor during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dakar year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Dakar. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is cooler than Dakar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Dakar fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Dakar 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Dakar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Dakar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Dakar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Dakar. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Luxor is much colder than Dakar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Dakar averages at about 22°C (72°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Dakar 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Dakar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Dakar. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dakar throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Dakar. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dakar receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Dakar. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Dakar fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Dakar 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Dakar and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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