Which place is cheaper, Dakar 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 Dakar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Dakar, 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 Dakar?
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.
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 Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Moshi Prices
Tanzania PricesDakar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Dakar $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $80. 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 Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Dakar $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Dakar $68
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Moshi 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: Moshi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Dakar $5.69
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: $82
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Moshi or Arusha: $50
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- Transfer - Dakar Saint-Louis (One way): $209
- Transfer - DSS Airport Saint-Louis (One way): $278
- Transfer - DSS Airport Dakar (One way): $70
- Private Transfer, Airport, Hotels, Dakar, Saly and Surrounding Areas: $72
- Private Transfer from Dakar to Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS): $205
- Private Transfer from Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) to Dakar: $209
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Saly Zone (two directions): $85
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Riu Baobab Hotel (two ways): $99
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $99
- Dakar hotels to Blaise Diagne Intl Airport (DSS) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- DSS Airport to Saly Private Transfer: $64
- DSS Airport Transfer Dakar (Return): $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar 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 $34Dakar $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class and Coffee tour in Moshi Kilimanjaro: $15
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $203
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$4.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.
- Authentic Jollof Cooking Class: $99
- Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Dakar $14
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Roast coffee and tour a chagga owned coffee farm: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Plantations & Banana beer experiences: $26
- Materuni Waterfalls Hiking & Coffee Farms - Tuk Tuk Experiences: $30
- Private guided tour to the night lifestyle of Moshi town: $30
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Experience Half-Day Trip (Moshi): $36
- Moshi - Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Tour: $40
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls: $55
- Marangu & Chagga - Cultural Day Tour form Moshi: $59
- Day trip to materuni waterfalls and coffee tour from Moshi: $60
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $60
Tours and Activities in Dakar
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 days tour Pink lake- desert of Lompoul 2 people minimum: $255
- Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $162
- Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach: $30
- Pink Lake and Turtle Village Half-Day Tour: $200
- Private City Tour: $117
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $33
- prepare the thieboudienne for the ultimate local experience: $55
- private tour "move, eat, act like a local": $82
- Day tour Somone lagoon and Bandia park Safari: $244
- Day tour in Dakar museum and monument: $151
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour: $168
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Dakar $9.54
When comparing the travel costs between Moshi and Dakar, we can see that Moshi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi 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.
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.