Which place is cheaper, Amsterdam or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Amsterdam?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Amsterdam, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Moshi or Amsterdam?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Moshi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Amsterdam $245
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Amsterdam is $245. 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 Moshi and Amsterdam in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Amsterdam $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Amsterdam $238
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Amsterdam
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Amsterdam? 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Amsterdam Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Amsterdam $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $54
- Airport transfer: $45
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer: $50
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Moshi/Arusha: Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport: $70
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Reliable Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Your Hotel: $55
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram$3.72
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Renting a Bike$17
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One Hour Canal Cruise$12
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Single Day Transit Pass$3.03
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport$3.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- VIP Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City or Back to the Airport: $101
- Transfer: Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS): $40
- Transfer from cruise port in Amsterdam to a hotel in Amsterdam: $77
- Taxi minibus Transfer cruise port Amsterdam to Airport Amsterdam: $166
- Taxi minibus Transfer Amsterdam Hotel to cruise port Amsterdam: $130
- Taxi Transfer from hotel in Amsterdam to cruise port in Rotterdam: $187
- Taxi Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam: $95
- Schiphol to Amsterdam VIP Transfer | Meet & Greet Taxi: $178
- Schiphol airport to the cruise terminal IJmuiden. Private transfer.: $79
- Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $77
- Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam | Private Luxury Transfer: $112
- Schiphol Airport Transfer From Amsterdam: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Amsterdam?
Prices for flights to both Amsterdam and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $34Amsterdam $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Cooking class and Coffee tour in Moshi Kilimanjaro: $40
- Authentic Chagga Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Experience in Moshi: $50
- Market-to-Table Cooking Class with Local Chagga Host: $79
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $86
- Spice Picking with Zanzibar Cooking Class: $193
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $209
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea$6.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Food Tour Amsterdam | Taste The Best of Dutch Flavors: $14
- Self Guided Food Tour in De Pijp District of Amsterdam: $59
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $60
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $71
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $89
- Amsterdam Food Tour: +10 Tastes, Culture and Canals with Sherpa: $89
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $91
- Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner: $95
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $105
- Dinner Canal Cruise 4-Courses Including Drinks: $105
- Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition: $108
- Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Amsterdam $42
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfall & Chemka Hot Springs Day Tour: $35
- Moshi - Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Tour: $40
- Moshi Half Day Tour: Materuni Waterfall hike & Coffee Plantation: $40
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour: $52
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $59
- Marangu & Chagga - Cultural Day Tour form Moshi: $59
- Day trip to materuni waterfalls and coffee tour from Moshi: $60
- Kilimanjaro Cultural Tour: Chagga, Songs, Cuisine & Community: $65
- Discover the Serenity of Rau Forest on a Half-Day Bike Tour: $65
- Kibosho Village Day Tour Experience from Moshi: $67
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum$6.98
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House$20
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Iconic Canal Belt Cruise: $69
- 1 Hour Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $118
- 1, 2 or 3-7 Days Nightclubs & Best Nightlife in Amsterdam Ticket: $15
- 1,5 hours Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $178
- 2 Countries in 1 Day: Cologne Day Tour from Amsterdam: $236
- 2 Hours Amsterdam Private Walking Tour: $136
- 2 Hours Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $231
- 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $107
- 2-hour Red Light District and Old Town Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $53
- 420 Official Smoking Boat Tour in Amsterdam: $24
- 4Hrs with a Local in Full Private & Personalized Tour.: $284
- 75 minute Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise and Maritime Museum: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Amsterdam $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Red Light District Bar Crawl: $24
- Amsterdam Private Pub Crawl in the City Center: $30
- Cheese and Wine tasting in Amsterdam: $32
- Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $101
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $103
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Amsterdam, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moshi is in Africa and Amsterdam 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 Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Moshi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Amsterdam Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Amsterdam, 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.