Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg?
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.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
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 South Africa, and The Best Eco Tours in South Africa.
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Moshi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Johannesburg $120
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Johannesburg is $120. 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 Johannesburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Johannesburg $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Johannesburg $122
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Johannesburg
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Johannesburg? 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 Johannesburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Johannesburg $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Kilimanjaro Airport JRO Private Taxi Transfer: $55
- Reliable Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Your Hotel: $55
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $82
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- Van for 1-7 Passengers Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $59
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $51
- Suncity Transfer: $218
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $155
- Private Van Airport Transfers : Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria: $68
- Private Transfer: Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg by Luxury Van: $79
- Private Transfer: Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg by Luxury Car: $113
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Sedan Car: $73
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Van: $79
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Car: $108
- Private Transfer in Johannesburg OR Tambo and Lanseria: $37
- Private Transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Pretoria hotels: $172
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Johannesburg?
Prices for flights to both Johannesburg 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 $34Johannesburg $32
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
- Kilimanjaro : Cooking, Brew, Hiking & Feast in Materuni Village: $60
- Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $79
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Street Food Tour: $74
- Joburg street food tour in it's oldest suburb!: $78
- Pan-African Cooking class & Market visit: $95
- Johannesburg Culture and Food Tour: $105
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $112
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience: $137
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $141
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $149
- Soweto Township Tour With African food tour: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Johannesburg $23
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Moshi sunset experience: $12
- Moshi City Tour: Explore the Foothill of Kilimanjaro on Foot: $20
- Moshi/Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Hot Springs: $21
- Moshi Coffee Plantation & Chagga Culture Half-Day Tour: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Plantations & Banana beer experiences: $27
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Brewing Half day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfall & Chemka Hot Springs Day Tour: $30
- Kilimanjaro coffee farms cycling tour: $40
- Moshi city tour: $40
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour: $52
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- 1-Day Authentic Johannesburg Experience: $279
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,138
- 3 Days Kruger National Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour: $1,599
- 3-Day Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cradle & Lesedi Tour: $799
- 3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Safari Tour: $625
- 6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour: $1,845
- Alexandra Township Tour: Walking or Walk & Drive Experience: $58
- Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg: $115
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria: $186
- Apartheid Museum Tour: $80
- Apartheid Museum Tour from Johannesburg: $98
- Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela foundation Tour: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Johannesburg $5.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting: $12
- Aerial cableway Hartebeespoort & Wine Tasting Halfday tour: $168
- Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $184
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Johannesburg, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Johannesburg, 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.