Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa or Dubrovnik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Dubrovnik. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Dubrovnik?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $80Dubrovnik $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $142. 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 Mombasa and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Dubrovnik $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Dubrovnik $118
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa or Dubrovnik? 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Dubrovnik $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $114
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $95
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $81
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $79
- Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $74
- DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zagreb to VIP Transfer with Your Choice of Tours: $848
- Transfers up to 3 persons to or from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $63
- Transfers to and from Ston area to and from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik airport: $186
- Transfers from Dubrovnik : $72
- Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT: $120
- Transfer from the airport to the Dubrovnik: $59
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to Sun Gardens, Trsteno or Brsečine: $118
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $72
- Transfer Dubrovnik to Split with Sightseeing in Ston Town: $294
- Transfer Dubrovnik > Bosnia: Sarajevo / Mostar / Jajce / Trebinje / Pocitelj etc: $52
- Taxi transfer from Dubrovnik to Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina: $262
- Taxi transfer from Dubrovnik to Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Dubrovnik $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $82
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $93
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m above ground: $101
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik: $114
- Secret Food Tours in Dubrovnik: $118
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $140
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $143
- Old Town Food Tour: $157
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $168
- Eat Like A Local On A Food Tour: $180
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Dubrovnik $22
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Getaway with Haller Park Tours: $150
- The Best Of Mombasa Walking Tour: $227
- Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55
- Day Tour To Tsavo East National Park: $240
- Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani: $278
- Day tour to Shimba hills National Reserve from Mombasa/Diani: $336
- Diani: Full-day Guided Mombasa City Tour from Diani: $110
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
- Full Day Group Joining Tour of Mombasa : $107
- Full Day Mombasa Excursion Tour : $110
- Full day tour in Mombasa: $93
- Full-Day Tour of Mombasa: $110
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$16
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$62
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$53
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- 1H Sunset cruise around the Old Town Dubrovnik: $30
- Brand New Mercan Excursion 34 Private Tour From Dubrovnik Cavtat: $275
- Flavours of Konavle: Wine, Food & Village Life Experience: $239
- Montenegro Bay Cruise with Lunch on the Boat from Koločep: $131
- Speed Boat Private Tour From Cavtat/Dubrovnik: $298
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $76
- 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $27
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour : $165
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $60
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $131
- 3-Hour Private Fort Lovrijenac and City Walls Tour with a Local Guide: $78
- 4 Hours Caves, Snorkeling and Swimming Tour in Dubrovnik: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.79Dubrovnik $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting : $42
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $46
- Sunset and Wine / Dubrovnik Sunset Tour and Premium Wine Tasting : $54
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $66
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $72
- Sunset Wine Tasting At Panorama Point: $74
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Xperience: $80
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $83
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $83
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine Tour - Get to know local grapes: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Dubrovnik 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 Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik than you might in Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Dubrovnik?
Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa and Dubrovnik, 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 Mombasa or Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mombasa or Dubrovnik in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Dubrovnik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Also, many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mombasa is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mombasa in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In July, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Dubrovnik. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Dubrovnik. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Mombasa is generally a little warmer than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 26°C (79°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. Mombasa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Mombasa usually gets less rain in October than Dubrovnik. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
Both Dubrovnik and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Mombasa is much warmer than Dubrovnik in the winter. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. In January, Mombasa usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
Both Dubrovnik and Mombasa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Mombasa is much warmer than Dubrovnik. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mombasa in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually gets more rain in April than Dubrovnik. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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.